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Restoring land is one of the most powerful tools we have for climate adaptation and recovering biodiversity. So why is land restoration not central to global climate policy? Historically, land use and landscape restoration have been addressed through separate global frameworks, rather than as core parts of the climate agenda. The United Nations Convention to […]

A new report released today by Commonland, Climate Focus and over 25 other organisations and research institutes as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration highlights how policy coherence is a prerequisite for successful landscape and seascape restoration, showing how governments can save billions in public funds while also restoring ecosystems. The report offers […]

Framed by dramatic mountains and the Adriatic coastline, Albania is a country of immense natural beauty— and pressing environmental challenges. From fertile valleys to high alpine forests, its landscapes are ecologically rich and culturally vital. Yet decades of land degradation, deforestation, and rural outmigration are taking a toll on both people and nature. As climate […]

The European Commission has over the past week unveiled its new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, laying the financial foundations for the EU’s priorities in the years ahead. But while Brussels celebrates a streamlined, simplified budget, environmental advocates and farmers alike are raising the alarm. The proposal marks a serious shift away from green […]

After more than a decade of working together, the COmON Foundation has re-affirmed its support for Commonland’s mission with a generous €12 million grant for 3 years. This funding will support Commonland’s core operations and that of many of our local partners, enabling us to continue working together with our landscape partners to restore and […]

A new Iberia-wide network is taking shape to accelerate holistic landscape restoration across Spain and Portugal.

London, March 10th – In an ambitious step towards scaling landscape restoration efforts across Europe, Bioregional Weaving Labs collective (BWL)—a collaboration created by Ashoka, Commonland, OpEpa, and The Weaving Lab —is partnering with Wire Group to launch a prototype bioregional financing initiative in the Dutch Delta bioregion. This partnership aims to co-create and support a […]

The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) and Commonland have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at scaling long-term, community-led conservation and restoration efforts across Southern Africa.

Commonland and Maliasili have joined forces to launch the Leaders Lab KAZA, a bold three-year leadership programme bringing together 21 conservation and restoration leaders from across southern Africa to drive transformative change. 

Advocacy statement: Commonland Calls for Integrated Action to Tackle Desertification 

Commonland launches “The 4 Returns Framework: A Guide to Holistic Landscape Restoration” a comprehensive resource to help communities restore ecosystems, combat climate change, and promote socio-economic prosperity.  After more than a decade of working on holistic landscape restoration with partners all over the world, Commonland proudly announces the release of its new guidebook, “The 4 […]