This presentation encapsulates the highlights of the Landscape Leadership Camp held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 14–16 September 2024. Bringing together 60 exceptional young leaders from across Africa and beyond, the event focused on justice-driven landscape approaches for a greener future. Through workshops, panels, and field visits, participants collaborated to tackle complex challenges and craft transformative solutions for sustainable development.

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How can landscape approaches tackle biodiversity loss?

Learn about the vital role of biodiversity and its impact on environments and societies. Discover landscape approaches, a holistic method addressing biodiversity loss by integrating conservation, production, and consumption. Learn how these approaches balance economic priorities with environmental sustainability and provide insights into social and ecological processes.

The video advocates for a comprehensive strategy, emphasizing resilience, rights, and governance to address the interconnectedness of ecosystems and human communities. Join us at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement on climate change.

About Blended Learning for Biodiversity in Agriculture

The Global Landscapes Forum, in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research and Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO), addresses the critical need for informed policy decisions in the agriculture and environment sectors through a comprehensive six-module course. Specifically targeting government and technical experts capable of influencing policy, this initiative focuses on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors, aligning with FAO’s goals for a sustainable and diverse environment.

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Who this course is for

This course targets a diverse group of participants, including environmentalists, agricultural professionals, students, and policymakers. Whether one is looking to deepen their understanding of sustainable practices, aiming to implement changes in their work, or simply passionate about biodiversity and agriculture, this course will offer valuable insights and practical skills.

Course content

• Interplay Between Agriculture and Biodiversity: Learn how biodiversity and agriculture support each other and explore the systemic thinking and landscape approaches necessary for sustainable agricultural practices.
• Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture: Dive into the drivers of biodiversity loss and discover sustainable pathways for food production that support biodiversity.
• Global Policy and Biodiverse Agriculture: Examine the role of agriculture in global policy arenas, including international treaties and frameworks that support biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices.

Learning objectives

Upon completing, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of:

• Adopt a systemic lens to understand the deeply interdependent role of biodiversity, agriculture and livelihoods in landscapes.
• Holistically understand the challenges and opportunities of agriculture and biodiversity.
• Evaluate the importance of the global policy arena and integrate the changing position of global priorities towards food production and biodiversity.

About Blended Learning for Biodiversity in Agriculture

The Global Landscapes Forum, in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, addresses the critical need for informed policy decisions in the agriculture and environment sectors through a comprehensive six-module course. Specifically targeting government and technical experts capable of influencing policy, this initiative focuses on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors, aligning with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) goals for a sustainable and diverse environment.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17528/GLF/TM.35699

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Who This Course Is For

This course is designed to target participants interested in the nexus of agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable development. It is ideal for environmentalists, agricultural professionals, students, policymakers, and anyone keen on understanding and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices that promote biodiversity.

Course Content

1. Understanding the ecology of agriculture:
   Dive into the ecological foundations of agriculture, exploring how agriculture can function as a domesticated, human-managed ecosystem, and the management of biodiversity within agricultural contexts.
2. Sustainable and Biodiversity-Friendly Agriculture:
   Examine sustainable, biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices and approaches, transitioning from uniformity to diversity, and understanding the principles of sustainable and integrated approaches across landscapes.
3. An Integrated Approach to Agriculture:
   Learn about managing multi-functionality and integrated approaches for a healthy planet, focusing on creating sustainable agricultural landscapes that support biodiversity at all levels.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ecological processes essential for agriculture and the sustainable management of biodiversity within agricultural systems.
• Learn to identify, analyze, and apply sustainable and biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices.
• Understand the significance of integrating these principles and practices across scales for the benefit of our planet.

About Blended Learning for Biodiversity in Agriculture

The Global Landscapes Forum, in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, addresses the critical need for informed policy decisions in the agriculture and environment sectors through a comprehensive six-module course. Specifically targeting government and technical experts capable of influencing policy, this initiative focuses on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors, aligning with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) goals for a sustainable and diverse environment.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17528/GLF/TM.35700

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How does biodiversity impact agriculture, and vice versa?

Explore the vital link between biodiversity and agriculture, revealing how they impact each other. Learn about the threats of industrial agriculture to biodiversity and how it jeopardizes sustainable farming and livelihoods.

The video advocates for diversified agricultural landscapes, showcasing global examples of sustainable practices. Discover the power of agroecological systems, blending scientific and traditional knowledge for a holistic and sustainable agricultural transformation.

About Blended Learning for Biodiversity in Agriculture

The Global Landscapes Forum, in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research and Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO), addresses the critical need for informed policy decisions in the agriculture and environment sectors through a comprehensive six-module course. Specifically targeting government and technical experts capable of influencing policy, this initiative focuses on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors, aligning with the FAO’s goals for a sustainable and diverse environment.

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