Roundtable Discussion on Ecosystem Restoration (Extended Dialogue on Forests, Livelihoods, and Peace)

May 8, 2024 | Forest Interest Group of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association
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Join the Forest Interest Group in a critical session dedicated to Ecosystem Restoration. In the context of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a global commitment from 2021 to 2030 aimed at revitalizing our planet’s ecosystems, we will explore the vital role of forest restoration in improving livelihoods, promoting peace, and addressing climate change challenges. This is a valuable opportunity to
connect with others committed to addressing climate change through sustainable practices. Join the conversation and see how these initiatives are making a tangible impact.

Featuring presentations by Utchang Kang and Mahawa Komala

Utchang Kang has been working at the UNCCD Secretariat since 2015. He is currently working at the Global Mechanism and his key responsibility includes the Peace Forest Initiative focusing on the nexus between land, peace and security, and the Business for Land initiative promoting private sector engagement in land restoration. Previously he took the lead on the sand and dust storms portfolio of the UNCCD secretariat, advancing global policy on sand and dust storms (SDS) including the publication of the SDS Compendium in 2022. Prior to joining the secretariat, he served at the Korea Forest Service during 2002-2015, working on international cooperation, policy and a number of science projects related to biodiversity conservation and natural resource management.

Mahawa Komala is the Head of Program for the Environmental Department at Everyday Gandhis in Voinjama, Liberia. Her project concentrates on raising awareness and educating farmers about sustainable use and management of community forests through climate-smart agricultural practices and reforestation in degraded forest communities.

Wednesday 8th May | 08:00- 09:30 (ET) | 14:00- 15:30 (CET)

Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeitrT4uE9PYcctkMcnOFHqxx1YwPblZ