������

In the dry, rugged landscapes of northern Kenya the Pokot community faces deep-rooted challenges of gender inequality and environmental degradation. But Caroline Menach is leading a movement to change landscapes and lives.

From the slopes of Uganda to a barn in north Yorkshire, journalist Lucy Denyer explores the journey of coffee.

At an animal rehoming site, one of Oxfordshire’s largest community tree planting projects entered its final phase, bringing together over 350 local volunteers to plant around 10,000 native trees at the Blue Cross in West Oxfordshire, UK

In a time when urban expansion often takes priority over green spaces, it’s not every day you hear about a local council choosing nature over profit. Yet, in the heart of Ealing, within the boundaries of the M25, an extraordinary project is taking root – literally.

In Kenya there are 1,100 native tree species, of which 10% are threatened with extinction. So we’re working with local communities to ensure that none of these precious trees go extinct.

Dorothy Naitore, a passionate environmentalist from Meru, Kenya, is leading efforts to restore degraded forests and promote sustainable living.

School children are growing up in a climate crisis, surrounded by news of rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and disappearing wildlife. But when they plant trees, they become environmentalists, working to create a greener future.

The River Lhubiriha is crucial for Ugandan communities, but it's struggling against the pressures of farming and deforestation. Communities have mobilised to protect this precious waterway.

The women of Uganda share their stories of change, hope and empowerment.

Marginalised women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples. These are the groups society forgets, but they are amazing agents of change in the fight against the climate crisis!

It was a privilege to see Tom Lupton appointed as the new Chair of ITF on Thursday 13th June.

This week, at our office in Oxford we sorted though our post to find an envelope from Buckingham palace. We were delighted that inside was a letter with wonderful news.

“The biggest challenge here is charcoal burning,” explains Eliza Apolo. “People cut the trees carelessly because they have no money to take their children to school or even to buy food for their homes.” But things are changing in this community.

Deforestation has pushed our natural world to the brink. Landslides, droughts and floods are worsening. But it’s not too late. We can harness the power of trees to protect our future.

“When disaster strikes, it’s the women and the children who suffer the most. By including women in the reforestation, they’ll take care of the trees because they’ve been taught about the dangers of deforestation.”

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women in Africa who are at the forefront of environmental conservation.

With training and resources, smallholder farmers in Mbunga sub-county, Uganda are transforming their lives and restoring agricultural landscapes by planting trees and keeping bees.

In West Pokot County, Kenya, the scars of rampant deforestation for charcoal production run deep. But thanks to the wonderful support of people like you, the community is planting and growing trees that will help restore degraded landscapes and build resilience.

Your love of trees helped communities to harness the power of trees to restore forests, create sustainable livelihoods and grow a greener, healthier planet for us all.

Zai pit is a simple and affordable technique that can help farmers in dry areas like Kitui County to improve their livelihoods by helping them grow their crops more successfully.