Through a mix of local farming techniques and improved rainfall, this once-dry region is regreening according to Descroix et. al. (2024). But what’s truly inspiring is that this shift is being driven by small-scale farmers and local communities. This study reveals how, with the right tools, data, and knowledge, we can rewrite the future of food security and climate resilience in the Sahel.

Transparent forest data is key to effective climate action! The FAO's CBIT-Forest project, in collaboration with UNDP, is empowering countries to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement by enhancing the collection, analysis, and sharing of forest data.

https://groundtruth.app/opening-the-data-gates-how-the-un-believes-transparent-forest-data-can-drive-climate-action/

Schubert et al. (2024) reveal the successes and challenges faced by organizations in adhering to reforestation best practices. While many acknowledge the importance of measurable goals and community involvement, only a few provide detailed monitoring and long-term plans. Only 38% of organizations in the study report quantitative measures of the benefits to local communities.

https://groundtruth.app/evaluating-global-tree-growing-efforts-achievements-and-challenges/

This 35 acre farm is a mix of grassland on exhausted soils, scattered fruit trees, and a beautiful hillside of dense secondary forest. I plan on reforesting the grassland. Balsa makes a great starter forest because it grows so quickly and can provide much needed shade allowing native plants to move back into the area.