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Up to 40% of the world's land is degraded. We're working to restore it.
Landscape degradation is at the heart of the world's biggest problems. Affecting a third of the world's population, it is a major contributor to food insecurity, water scarcity, climate change and biodiversity loss, destroying the ecosystems we all rely upon to survive. We facilitate landscape restoration from the ground up. From farmers to business owners, policymakers to NGOs, we work with a diverse range of partners to protect and restore landscapes across the world. To make the greatest impact, we are also building a global movement to accelerate holistic landscape restoration via our 4 Returns Framework.
Where we work
The world’s ecosystems are degrading at an unprecedented pace. We support partners in around 20 countries to restore landscapes. Together, we create worldwide impact.
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Spain
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Altiplano Estepario, Andalucía / Murcia
Reversing desertification in Southern Spain
Uniting farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities to restore soil, water, and biodiversity in one of Europe’s driest landscapes
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South Africa
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Baviaanskloof - Langkloof
Boosting biodiversity through ecological rehabilitation
Local communities use business to restore a unique biodiversity hotspot and regenerate a city’s water supply.
Our approach: 4 Returns
We measure restoration by more than hectares. The 4 Returns Framework delivers natural, social, financial, and inspirational returns. Why inspiration? Because restoring people's belief that their land is worth fighting for is where everything starts.
Return of inspiration
Planting seeds of hope for a better future and giving PEOPLE a sense of purpose.
Social return
Bringing back jobs, education, and social connections: the building blocks of thriving COMMUNITIES.
Natural return
Restoring biodiversity for healthy and resilient landscapes: reviving NATURE.
Financial return
Creating long-term, sustainable income for communities: new BUSINESS models tailored to each landscape.
Our impact in numbers
35+
landscapes
3+
landscape leadership labs
65,000+
hectares under restoration
20,000+
people in learning programmes
We're in the business of hope
A better future isn’t just possible, it’s already happening. We’ve watched one farmer and one idea become a network of 550 people restoring a million hectares. And that’s just one landscape.
Across 20+ countries, local people and organisations are proving that degraded landscapes can come back – when people are supported to lead, equipped to stay, and trusted to know what their land needs.
What is holistic landscape restoration?
Landscape restoration is the improvement of degraded land on a large scale. It rebuilds ecosystems and enhances people’s lives. Restoration aims to improve water quality, protect and restore biodiversity, and create healthier soil (and, in turn, healthier plants). To be successful, landscape restoration must be long-term and holistic. In other words, it must address the interests and needs of all local stakeholders over time.
Regenerative agriculture: a growing movement
Regenerative agriculture recognises that working with nature, rather than against it, is necessary for the long-term sustainability of life on our planet. While most conventional farming practices devastate biodiversity, regenerative agriculture positively impacts the health of the land. Find out more about regenerative agriculture by clicking the link below.
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