To help forest landscape restoration (FLR) practitioners get in gear for the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), CIFOR released three key publications in 2019. A new diagnostic tool for collaborative monitoring provides a systematic way for FLR planners to assess their restoration initiatives against a checklist of success factors. An analysis identifies four key components of an effective approach to capacity development, which is critical for implementing and scaling-up FLR. And the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration, Second Edition are comprehensive guidelines that aim to serve as a blueprint for effective ecological restoration.
A coalition for African landscape restoration
AFR100, an initiative to restore 100 million ha of land in Africa, added CIFOR to its list of international technical advisors, citing its contributions to sustainable forest landscapes, human well-being, and forest management and restoration in Africa.
These guidelines will increase credibility, transparency and stakeholder trust in restoration activities. Donors, public agencies and investors will find guidance to increase cost effectiveness and reduce risk.
Manuel Guariguata
CIFOR Principal Scientist
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