WRI Restoration

Better insight into how trees are growing, powered by the most accurate global tree height data yet, can help unlock new sources of restoration finance. Learn more: bit.ly/4bwntTp Read the pre-print: go.wri.org/CgWEi5 @BezosEarthFund @WorldResources @AIatMeta

🚀 DINOv3 was the breakthrough. Now it is powering a major data upgrade. Version 2 of our Global Tree Canopy Height map integrates Meta’s open-source DINOv3 AI model, improving canopy height mapping across forest types and geographies while reducing bias in tall and complex forests. The result is a clearer view of forest canopy at scale, strengthening how this data supports restoration monitoring, carbon estimation and biodiversity analysis. Developed with AI at Meta and supported by the @BezosEarthFund. Learn more: go.wri.org/4m4pHH Read the pre-print: go.wri.org/CgWEi5

Happy #IWD! ♀️💪 Indigenous women have long been the unsung heroes of land management. From seed selection to soil management, their deep understanding of the local landscape and native species is crucial for restoration projects ▶️ go.wri.org/women-africa-I… #ForAllWomenAndGirls

This week we celebrated Wangari Maathai Day🌍 Led by our MD @MathaiWanjira & with Kijabe Environment Volunteers, @WangariMaathai & @GROOTSKenya, we hosted 75 women from @NobelWomen to see restoration in action. Wangari Maathai's legacy continues in people caring for our planet.

🌍 Across the continent, communities are restoring degraded landscapes, strengthening livelihoods, and building climate resilience — proving local action delivers measurable impact. 🎬 Watch the stories behind the work: go.wri.org/AAcgUY #generationrestoration

On 17th February, APEFA, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI), conducted Day 2 of an intensive training for agricultural extensionists on agroecological practices. The training forms part of the project titled “Strengthening Extensionists’ Capacity through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) on Maize and Beans Production Integrated with Restoration Initiatives in Rusizi District.” This initiative aims to strengthen extensionists’ technical capacity and practical competencies, enabling them to better support farmers in adopting sustainable maize and bean production practices while promoting land restoration and environmental conservation in Rusizi District.

In Minzir, northern Ethiopia, a once barren landscape is coming back to life. 💧🌿 Read how a local watershed restoration effort is helping bring water back. 🔗 go.wri.org/uDL0be

Did you miss the live event for #StoriesToWatch?👀 🎥View the recording here👉 go.wri.org/stw-yt Explore how the choices we make can deliver real benefits for people—not just decades from now, but today. 🔋Will the energy transition stall economic progress or ignite a new era of inclusive prosperity? 🏡Will climate action deepen today’s cost-of-living and housing crises—or become a pathway to affordability? 💰Will jobs in the new economy open doors to a brighter future for families everywhere—or leave too many behind?

🚀 Access to Global Nature Watch is now completely open. Sign up today for immediate access: bit.ly/4oS2mA3 Global Nature Watch is an experimental, open, AI-powered system that combines research from Land & Carbon Lab & @globalforests in a simple, chat-style interface.

This week, WRI is hosting Stories to Watch 2026 — a free, live briefing on what will shape climate action this year. go.wri.org/stw-2026-x

The energy transition is happening🌍 Find out how it will happen and who reaps the benefits at #StoriesToWatch👉 go.wri.org/stw-2026

The 2026 @globalforests Small Grunts Fund is now open. If you're using GFW data to monitor forests & prevent deforestation apply today for a chance to win $10–40K to support your work: go.wri.org/7bo3PT Join the application webinar to learn more: go.wri.org/2dlBnq

🌱 Igiti ni Ubuzima - A tree is life. From dialogue to action, communities, partners, and leaders came together to restore land and livelihoods across the Lake Kivu & Rusizi River Basin. 🎥 Watch the highlights: bit.ly/49g3mc6 #RestoreLocal @restoreforward

“Who owns the outcomes of #LandRestoration? 🌱 To all local champions- we celebrate you! Your impact goes beyond borders. "Let’s make restoration a culture, not a project." - Hon. Jean Bosco Ntibitura- Governor @RwandaWest”

Land Restoration thrives where people unite. In Rwanda, we turn ambition into action for a greener future. @ruzigama 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼 #RestoreLocal #GenerationRestoration

Innovative financing mechanisms can power landscape restoration. 🌱 At Restore Local Partnership & Learning event happening in Rwanda, @dewittsean shared insights on how outcome-based finance is changing the game. More on #RestoreLocal: go.wri.org/ZAhOt4

🌱 “Together, we can build a land restoration economy.” At #RestoreLocal Partnership & Learning event happening in Rwanda, @MathaiWanjira calls for collaboration & complementarity to scale restoration across Lake Kivu & Rusizi river basin and beyond.

Strong partnerships are the backbone of successful landscape restoration! 🌱 Dec 4–5 in Musanze, Rwanda, restoration actors, policymakers & investors gather to explore innovative financing models to upscale land restoration + celebrate locally led restoration successes.

Global challenges like land degradation & climate change, need local action. Ahead of #RestoreLocal Parnership event in Rwanda, discover why local restoration champions matter: 👉bit.ly/48kQmkY @BezosEarthFund, @TheAudaciousPrj, @EnvironmentRw, @RwandaWest

🤝 Mentorship matters! Peer-to-Peer Landscape Learning Exchange empowers #RestorationChampions to learn from each other, share real-world techniques, and scale impact. Together, we restore land AND livelihoods. #RestoreLocal #GenerationRestoration