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Ousseny Zalifa Georgette

Rural Commune of Sadjoavato

Mayor

Description

Mrs Zalifa, 57, an early beneficiary of the German Development Agency's village reforestation initiatives in the 1990s, has gone from being an energy wood entrepreneur to an influential local leader. From Fokontany chief to mayor, she defends transparent governance, environmental protection and secure land rights. A fervent advocate of gender equality, she empowers women in decision-making and economic projects. Her story is one of personal growth and community development, highlighting the profound impact of determination, vision and sustainable values.

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Women as agents of change: Securing land rights for sustainable forest landscape 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)