Julia Nyambura

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Julia Nyambura is a climate justice and land restoration advocate from Mukogodo East Ward in Laikipia North Sub County. She represents youth in the Kenya Youth Federation and supports climate-resilient agriculture projects. She is also a group leader for the Kapron Self-Help Group, a youth group. Julia works relentlessly to promote agricultural solutions that directly address the serious issues of climate change and food hunger. Her inspiring leadership inspires other young people to take an active role in sustainable development, reaffirming the concept that collective action is the foundation of lasting change. Julia's dedication to land restoration is exemplified by her cultivation of geranium, a high-value crop known for its ecological rejuvenation capabilities. She is excited to be highlighting the nexus between women's land rights, climate action, and land restoration.

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14:00 - 16:00

G20 Global Land Initiative / UNCCD Pavilion

Pavilion

Why women’s land ownership matters in land restoration

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GLOBAL LANDSCAPES FORUM (GLF)

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members. Charter members: CIAT, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIRAD, Climate Focus, Conservation International, Crop Trust, Ecoagriculture Partners, The European Forest Institute, Evergreen Agriculture, FAO, FSC, GEF, GIZ, ICIMOD, IFOAM - Organics International, The International Livestock Research Institute, INBAR, IPMG, IUFRO, Rainforest Alliance, Rare, Rights and Resources Initiative, SAN, TMG-Think Tank for Sustainability, UNCCD, UNEP, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation part of Wageningen Research, World Farmer Organization, World Agroforestry, World Bank Group, World Resources Institute, WWF International, Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL)