“Momentum is building for promoting sustainable rangeland landscapes, and Africa is in the lead.” This was the observation of Abdelkader Bensada, Programme Management Officer for the United Nations Environment (UN Environment), at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) held on August 29 and 30 in Nairobi, Kenya. Bensada was a panelist in a discussion forum on rangelands hosted by the Rangelands Initiative of the International Land Coalition at the GLF. This well-attended forum allowed explored what the landscape approach can look like in rangelands, and how it can effectively contribute to global initiatives for sustainable landscapes. Continue reading