A new agave-based agroforestry and livestock management system in Mexico is showing potential to regenerate drylands and alleviate rural poverty, emphasizing the importance of regenerative agriculture in addressing the climate emergency. The system highlights the benefits of native plants in trapping carbon, the return of bison to the Rosebud Reservation, and soil health practices for boosting profits. The launch of the Global Alliance for Organic Districts, supported by Regeneration International, aims to promote regenerative agriculture practices globally to revitalize local economies, restore soil fertility, nurture biodiversity, and mitigate climate change through individual donor funding.
Category: FALO & Nature-Based Carbon Removal
Cut Emissions & Remove Carbon:
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– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage
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Converting a PhD into a global community, key learnings and roadmap – Shapeable interview
Aaron Eger's PhD thesis chapter on Global Kelp Forest Restoration provides a comprehensive analysis of 259 restoration attempts in 16 countries over 60 years, laying the groundwork for the Kelp Forest Alliance. Founded by Eger, this alliance serves as a platform for scientific citations, member collaboration, and geo-mapping to support global efforts in kelp forest restoration. This research is crucial for climate solutions experts looking to address the decline of kelp forests and their role in carbon sequestration and marine biodiversity.
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2025 Highlight: Guangzhou Shows a Potential Future of Clean City Living
Guangzhou, part of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, showcases innovative urban planning strategies that prioritize sustainability and quality of life. The city's advanced urban design features vertical greenery, parks over shopping malls, and well-landscaped public spaces, contributing to a pleasant and livable environment. With a focus on sustainable transportation, renewable energy sources, and efficient land use, Guangzhou serves as a model for reducing emissions and promoting green living. Despite facing challenges like scooter traffic and the need for more electrification, embracing clean technology can lead to a cleaner and better future in this vibrant and technology-driven city.
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Syrian Refugees Built Solidarity Fields in Greece. Now They’re Bringing Organic Farming Home.
Mahmoud Barhum, a Syrian farmer, has established a volunteer nursery to distribute organic seedlings for free in an effort to promote organic agriculture in Syria, where chemical inputs have dominated farming practices. Inspired by Solidarity Fields, an organic agricultural cooperative founded by Syrian refugees in Greece, Barhum aims to reclaim abandoned land, provide work for refugees, and improve soil health. Solidarity Fields in Syria, founded by returning displaced Syrians from Greece, is working to rebuild the agriculture industry through organic farming, offering free seedlings, funding wells, and providing training programs. The initiative is gaining momentum as more local farmers like Ahmed Mohammed transition to organic farming practices, seeing improved crop quality and higher prices for their produce, ultimately promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing reliance on chemical inputs in Syria.
https://triplepundit.com/2025/solidarity-fields-organic-farming-syria-greece/
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Our Biggest Climate Stories of 2025
In 2025, Civil Eats reported on the erosion of climate-friendly policies under the Biden administration, including the cancellation of conservation grants and blocking of funding for solar panels on farmland. They also highlighted the government's proposed removal of a key regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and examined corporate influence on climate policy. The article focused on solutions, showcasing individuals and organizations implementing effective climate-friendly practices, such as working with native seeds, growing organic buckwheat, and planting urban fruit trees. Additionally, the piece discussed the reintroduction of buffalo as a means of restoring the Western landscape and reestablishing a bond between people and the Earth.
https://civileats.com/2025/12/30/our-biggest-climate-stories-of-2025/
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How Mongabay’s journalism made an impact in 2025
In 2025, Mongabay's journalism focused on empowering Indigenous and local communities by exposing illegal activities in the Amazon, highlighting conservation efforts in Colombia and Mexico, and collaborating with GI-TOC to combat illegal wildlife trade. Their reporting led to indictments and recommendations for bans on illegal practices in Brazil, as well as actions by organizations like WWF. With over 870 impacts logged throughout the year, Mongabay's work aims to hold powerful interests accountable and empower communities to defend their rights and ecosystems.
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/12/how-mongabays-journalism-made-an-impact-in-2025/
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Clark Lungren and the case for compromise in conservation
Clark Lungren, a conservationist in Burkina Faso, and a field biologist, bird specialist, and advisor in West and Central African countries, both emphasized the importance of aligning conservation efforts with local governance and incentives to ensure long-lasting impact. Lungren's strategy of granting communities controlled hunting rights in exchange for protection, initially dismissed by experts, proved durable and led to the rebound of wildlife populations in the Nazinga area. The field biologist's work focused on training local monitors, managing wildlife, and advocating for community involvement, leading to the establishment of community-managed hunting zones and the protection of wildlife corridors in the region. Both cases demonstrate that practical compromises and community involvement are key to successful conservation efforts that align with local needs and ensure sustainable practices.
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/clark-lungren-and-the-case-for-compromise-in-conservation/
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Africa mulls gap in climate adaptation finance for agriculture
African stakeholders are advocating for increased adaptation funding for smallholder farmers in the agricultural sector who are highly vulnerable to climate shocks. Despite international funding pledges, there is a significant gap of approximately $365 billion through 2035, with skepticism that other countries will fill the shortfall. Climate finance is concentrated in a few countries, leaving farmers with limited access to funds for climate-smart practices. Stakeholders are calling for public financing, better early-warning systems, loss-and-damage support, and the implementation of climate-smart agriculture to address the underfunding of agricultural adaptation in Africa. Efforts to redirect harmful subsidies, reform finance institutions, and create a fairer global tax system are suggested to fill the gap in finance flows to small-scale agriculture in Africa. Additionally, concerns about the lack of progress in implementing the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) at the climate conference and the need for quadrupling Africa's climate finance flows annually until 2030 to meet investment needs for emissions reduction pledges under the Paris Agreement are highlighted.
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/africa-mulls-gap-in-climate-adaptation-finance-for-agriculture/
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Mangrove News Digest # 640 – Dec. 27, 2025
This Giving Tuesday, the focus is on restoring mangrove forests worldwide to combat climate change, protect coastlines, and support communities. Donations can make a lasting impact by helping to protect wildlife, empower coastal communities, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Mangroves play a crucial role in climate solutions and their restoration is essential for a healthier planet.
https://mangroveactionproject.org/2025/12/mangrove-news-digest-640-dec-27-2025/
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ACCIONA Energía starts renewable supply from Logrosan plant in Caceres
ACCIONA Energía's Logrosan biomass plant in Spain, with a capacity of 50 MW, is now supplying renewable energy and is expected to produce 380 GWh of electricity annually, avoiding over 187,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The plant primarily uses forestry residues for biomass, promoting active forest management to reduce wildfire risk. The project, awarded in a renewable energy auction, created over 400 construction jobs and will maintain 30 permanent roles, benefiting the local economy with revenue flowing back into the region. Additionally, the facility supports around 200 positions dedicated to land management and wildfire prevention, showcasing a comprehensive approach to sustainable energy production.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/acciona-energia-renewable-supply-logrosan-plant/