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Follow the latest updates from Green Earth projects around the world, from reforestation milestones to community impact and biodiversity gains. We work alongside local farmers and communities to restore nature and build a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

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Tree planting Nature-based solutions Project updates Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan saxaul pilot points the way to scale-up

The Greening of the Dried Aral Sea Project has moved into large-scale preparation, with Green Earth planning a large-scale planting phase across Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda Region for 2027. The next project phase builds directly on survival results from the project's first stage. Aerial view of the afforestation area on the dried Aral Sea. Greening of the Dried Aral Sea Project, Green Earth. The pilot tested planting methods under the demanding conditions of the dried Aral Sea bed. Experimental plots using container-grown seedlings with a...

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From Laikipia's kitchens to its emerging forests: news from Kenya

Green Earth's field teams in Laikipia County, Kenya, moved two workstreams forward across the first half of 2026: tree planting, and the roll-out of energy-efficient cookstoves to households near Rumuruti. Tree seedlings prepared for planting at...

Agroforestry Coffee Project updates Chimpanzee Uganda
From bushland to mother garden: Bulindi's Mwani nursery is growing strong

One year after establishment began, the clonal coffee nursery at the Bulindi Agroforestry and Chimpanzee Conservation Project is producing its first cuttings. Known locally as Mwani — the word for coffee in Runyakitara, a language spoken across the...

Nature conservation Cookstoves Project updates Nigeria
Cooking up results: inside the Sauki cookstove field test in Nigeria

A Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) has delivered field-tested results of the Green Earth Sauki Cookstove Project across two Nigerian states. Conducted in Niger State and Nasarawa State in April, the test engaged 65 households and produced ground-based...

Agroforestry Project updates Chimpanzee Afforestation Uganda
The Bulindi project expands its reach across Western Uganda

Between September 2025 and April 2026, the Bulindi Agroforestry and Chimpanzee Conservation Project has made significant progress. Green Earth and its partner, the Bulindi Chimpanzee & Community Project (BCCP), have deepened their collaboration,...

Nature-based solutions Project updates Kazakhstan Afforestation
Saxaul takes root: The Lake Aral Afforestation Project moves into action

The Lake Aral Afforestation Project has reached a defining milestone. Following unanimous support from government bodies, scientific institutions, and local communities, the project has moved into active implementation, and saxaul planting on the...

Nature conservation Cookstoves Project updates Nigeria
Local consultations strengthen readiness for clean cooking in Nigeria

In late January, in Niger and Nasarawa State in Nigeria, Green Earth convened stakeholder consultation meetings for the Sauki Cookstove Project as part of preparations for the distribution phase. The engagements brought together 62 participants...

Agroforestry Agriculture Kenya Nature-based solutions Project updates Nature restoration
Planning a food forest: the foundations for long-term carbon integrity in Kenya

Green Earth has recently concluded the signing of an agreement for a new food forest initiative in Bungoma County, western Kenya. The project involves collaborating with local farmers using agroecological methods (mixing trees and cash crops) to...

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Green wheels: A transformative leap for plastic collection in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s landscapes, from coral-fringed coastlines to culturally significant inland forests, are increasingly threatened by plastic pollution. The newly launched Green Wheels Plastic Collection Project offers a transformative pathway to cleaner...

Reforestation Kenya Nature-based solutions Project updates
Three steps driving Kenya’s forest comeback

The ‘short rains’ season in Kenya is always a crucial window for restoration—but this year, it was extraordinarily fruitful. Ideal weather played its part, but the results we achieved did not happen by chance. They are the outcome of a deliberate...

Nature-based solutions Cookstoves Project updates Nigeria
Building the foundation of the Sauki Cookstove Nigeria Project

The Green Earth Sauki Cookstove Project in Nigeria is setting a new standard for sustainable cooking. With a plan to deliver 326,000 locally manufactured, energy-efficient cookstoves, the initiative is transforming how households cook, conserve...

Nature conservation Nature-based solutions Project updates Kazakhstan
Green Earth advances Lake Aral afforestation efforts in Kazakhstan

From 16 to 19 October, our team carried out a field mission across the Kyzylorda Region, covering the cities of Kyzylorda, Aral, and Kazalinsk. Over four days, our team journeyed across the vast Kyzylorda Region to explore 1,000 hectares of...

Tree planting Agroforestry Nature-based solutions Chimpanzee Uganda
Planting the future: Building a nursery for Bulindi’s forests

The Bulindi Agroforestry and Chimpanzee Conservation Project in Uganda is a long-term initiative by Green Earth to restore degraded habitats, enhance biodiversity, and improve local livelihoods while protecting the endangered chimpanzee population...

Reforestation Ecosystem Kenya Nature-based solutions Local communities
Local nurseries driving our reforestation in Kenya

The Hongera Reforestation Project is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: restoring forests by working hand in hand with the people who live closest to them. Our vision goes beyond planting trees—it is about rebuilding ecosystems, securing water...

Kenya Cookstoves Project updates Local communities
A behind-the-scenes look at our cookstove production

In Kirinyaga County, Kenya, the hum of activity inside DGB Group’s cookstove facility tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and impact. Here, teams of trained artisans transform simple, locally sourced materials into life-changing...

Kenya Cookstoves Project updates Local communities
New stoves, new beginnings: clean cooking for Maasai communities

In the shadow of the Kenyan highlands, a large group of 150 Maasai women gathers in Ereri village, Laikipia North. They are clad in vibrant coloured fabrics, and their layered beadwork shimmers in the sun. The colours pop against the dusty earth and...

Kenya Cameroon Africa Project updates Nature restoration Uganda
The social impact of Green Earth’s projects

At Green Earth, our nature-based projects don’t just restore ecosystems—they create opportunity, income streams, and improved livelihoods for local communities. From Uganda to Cameroon and Kenya, our projects bring tangible, life-changing benefits...

Reforestation Agroforestry Coffee Nature-based solutions Project updates Chimpanzee Uganda
Seeds of impact: Expanding Uganda’s green horizon

DGB Group’s recent field mission in Uganda marked another milestone in our commitment to building nature-based solutions that uplift both the planet and its people. Led by CEO Selwyn Duijvestijn, the visit highlighted the strength and diversity of...

Nature conservation Kenya Bees Update Impact investments
Kenya Beehive Project: from sold out to scaling up

After selling out quickly last year, the Kenya Beehive Project has moved from ambition to action—and is now thriving. What began as a bold initiative to restore bee populations and support rural communities is now unfolding in full force across...

Reforestation Agriculture Nature-based solutions Uganda
Rooting for impact: Preparing farmers for the planting season in Bulindi

As we approach the eagerly anticipated rains, preparations for the next phase of tree planting under the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project are well underway. The nurseries are thriving, with healthy seedlings ready for distribution as...

Kenya Cookstoves Project updates
Ensuring impact: Kitchen performance testing for Green Earth’s cookstoves

At Green Earth, we are committed to ensuring that our projects deliver measurable and verifiable impact. The past weeks marked an important milestone for the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project in Kenya, as our team conducted Kitchen...

Kenya Nature-based solutions Cookstoves
DGB Group’s Hongera cookstoves: transforming homes, health, and habitats

Energy-efficient cookstoves are a cornerstone of sustainable development, reducing wood consumption, improving air quality, and enhancing livelihoods. But what does it take to build a truly impactful cookstove project, from concept to long-term...

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A firsthand look at our impact in Kenya

Our nature-based solutions are more than just projects—they are catalysts for lasting change, empowering communities and restoring ecosystems. Our Environmental Solutions Manager, Wienke Schouwink, recently embarked on a field visit to our project...

Sustainability Kenya Cookstoves Project updates
Building healthier homes: more cookstoves distributed in Kenya

We're thrilled to share another achievement in our ongoing efforts to bring 150,000 energy-efficient cookstoves to communities across Kenya. In late October in Kinamba, Laikipia West, 1,004 cookstoves were distributed to local families eager to...

Reforestation Tree planting Wildlife Cameroon Project updates Local communities
Greenzone Reforestation Project: big steps in Cameroon

We’re excited to update you on the Greenzone Reforestation Project in Cameroon! Our efforts to restore the Congo Basin are progressing well, and we have some notable achievements to share. Male lion in the lush forest of the Congo Basin Recent...

Reforestation Tree planting Kenya Nature-based solutions Project updates
DGB’s Hongera Reforestation Project: 600 hectares and growing

The Hongera Reforestation Project continues to achieve significant milestones in our mission to restore biodiversity and uplift communities through reforestation. We are excited to share the latest progress and our ambitious goals for the upcoming...

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Final validation received for Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project

We are pleased to announce that the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project has successfully received its final validation report from the auditors. This marks a critical milestone after over two years of dedicated work. The final validation...

Tree planting Kenya Nature-based solutions
Every tree counts: monitoring the Hongera Reforestation Project

We're excited to share the latest developments from the Hongera Reforestation Project, where our commitment to restoring Kenya's natural landscapes is progressing with great promise. This large-scale nature-based project aims to restore previously...

Nature-based solutions Project updates Chimpanzee Uganda
Meet the team behind the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project

In this project update, we shine a spotlight on the passionate team driving the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project in western Uganda. This vital initiative—featured on Planet Earth III—aims to protect the habitat of the Bulindi...

Nature-based solutions Africa Cookstoves Project updates
The new milestones unveiled for the Ethiopia Cookstoves Project

Drawing upon the vibrant and transformative journey of the Ethiopia Cookstoves Project, our latest update heralds a significant stride towards a sustainable future. We're thrilled to share with our community the recent milestones and the promising...

Biodiversity Nature-based solutions Kazakhstan
From dust to lush: the revitalisation of Lake Aral's banks

We are thrilled to share the latest developments in our monumental journey towards ecological restoration with the Lake Aral Afforestation Project in Kazakhstan. Our team is dedicatedly advancing through critical stages, including securing...

Kenya Cookstoves Project updates Local communities
From flame to future: sparking health and sustainability in Kenya's schools

At DGB Group (now Green.Earth), we're thrilled to announce the latest strides in our pioneering initiative, the Kenya Stoves for Schools Project. This groundbreaking endeavour aims to revolutionise the way schools in Kenya prepare meals, turning the...

Cameroon Cookstoves Project updates
Igniting change: The cookstoves revolution in Cameroon

At the heart of our commitment to a greener planet and sustainable living, we're excited to share the latest developments in one of our most impactful endeavours—the Sawa Cookstoves Project in Cameroon. This initiative by DGB Group marks a...

Reforestation Tree planting Cameroon Nature restoration
New growth in Cameroon

We are thrilled to share an exciting update on the Greenzone Reforestation Project, our impactful nature-based solutions initiative in Cameroon aimed at restoring nature, creating lush forests, and championing sustainable development across the...

Reforestation Tree planting Nature conservation Forest Kenya
The Hongera Reforestation journey unfolds in 2024

We are thrilled to share the latest milestones and upcoming developments in the Hongera Reforestation Project, our impactful nature-based solutions initiative in Kenya. As we embark on a journey to rejuvenate lands, our progress stands as a...

Tree planting Project updates Chimpanzee Nature restoration Update Uganda
Marking a new chapter in DGB’s Uganda environmental restoration project

We're thrilled to share the latest update on our transformative initiative in Uganda, the Bulindi Chimpanzee Habitat Restoration Project. As we conclude the first planting season, we've successfully planted 94 hectares with vibrant new life....

Sustainability Kenya Cookstoves Project updates
DGB’s Kenya cookstove project: kicking off 2024 with sustainable impact

In our continuous journey towards a more sustainable and healthier planet, we're thrilled to share the latest milestones from our Kenya Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project. As we forge ahead, it's crucial to celebrate every step that brings...

Reforestation Tree planting Forest Kenya Cameroon Project updates Local communities Trees Uganda
The rich tapestry of trees in DGB’s reforestation projects: empowering local communities

Our planet provides a valuable resource vital to all life—forests. Forests, and the trees that form them, produce clean air and water, safeguard wildlife and biodiversity, and prevent soil degradation and desertification. They also act as crucial...

Reforestation Tree planting Kenya Nature-based solutions Cookstoves Project updates
Meet Kenya's green heroes: the team behind the Hongera projects

In the heart of Kenya, the Hongera Reforestation Project and the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project emerge as symbols of positive transformation. The reforestation project, a large-scale initiative in the catchment areas of Mt Kenya and the...

Nature-based solutions Project updates Chimpanzee Nature restoration Afforestation Uganda
Nurturing harmony in Uganda—A Planet Earth III tale of the Bulindi Chimpanzee Project

The enchanting narratives of the acclaimed BBC Planet Earth III series, narrated by the venerable Sir David Attenborough, have become a global cultural phenomenon. In its monumental exploration of the world's forests, one episode has etched a tale...

Carbon credits Kenya Nature-based solutions Cookstoves Project updates
DGB’s Hongera Cookstoves Project: making a green difference through gaming

In this project update, we uncover how the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project is driving global action, including its integration into the gaming market, while shedding light on the role of PlanetPlay, Subway Surfers, and J Balvin in...

Tree planting Cameroon Project updates Afforestation
Greenzone Reforestation Project: cashew trees thriving in our latest planting season

This tree-planting season, our team in Cameroon has been focussing on cultivating cashew plants (Anacardium Occidentale) for our Greenzone Reforestation Project. These remarkable trees are resilient and require significantly less water than other...

Tree planting Kenya Project updates
Growing green: The Hongera Reforestation Project expands its nurseries in Kenya

Step into the heart of the Hongera Reforestation Project. As the sun casts its golden glow on the landscapes of Kenya, we are thrilled to share an exciting update on the Hongera Reforestation Project—an endeavour that holds great significance for...

Sustainability Kenya Cookstoves Project updates
Igniting impact: scaling up the Kenya cookstoves project

The Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project, a pioneering initiative in Kenya's Mt Kenya and Aberdare regions, aims to combat carbon emissions and deforestation by manufacturing and distributing locally-made energy-efficient cookstoves to local...

Sustainability Kenya Cookstoves Project updates
Empowering education through sustainability: DGB’s Stoves for Schools project in Kenya

DGB Group, a leader in transformative initiatives, is currently spearheading an innovative project in Kenya—the Stoves for Schools: improving health with children and preventing deforestation project. This project focuses on developing efficient...

Kenya Nature-based solutions Project updates
From validation to transformation: DGB’s Kenya reforestation project making a lasting impact

DGB Group is deeply committed to implementing impactful nature conservation projects, and one such initiative is our reforestation project in Kenya—the Hongera Reforestation Project. As an organisation dedicated to sustainable development, DGB...

Reforestation Cameroon Governments Project updates Afforestation
Strengthening collaboration: Ministry of Environment meeting in Cameroon highlights project progress

In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful implementation of our Sawa Afforestation Project in Cameroon, representatives of DGB Group recently participated in a constructive meeting with the Ministry of...

Sustainability Project updates Biochar
Turning waste into opportunity: The feasibility stage of our biochar project

In the lush landscapes of Uganda, a groundbreaking feasibility study on our biochar project is underway to harness the power of nature-based solutions and capture carbon using an innovative method. Dr Anubhav Mohiley examines the quality of baggasse...

Cameroon Project updates Verra Afforestation
Cameroon afforestation project undergoes third-party site audit for validation under Verra

Learn about the ongoing site audit for validation of our Cameroon afforestation project under Verra's standards. Ongoing site audit for validation We are pleased to announce that our Sawa Afforestation Project in Cameroon is undergoing an extensive...

Tree planting Cameroon Project updates Sustainable Agriculture Trees
The exciting grafting process for avocado and mango seedlings in Cameroon

At DGB Group, we're always looking for new and innovative ways to promote sustainable agriculture and reforestation. That's why we embarked on an exciting grafting process for our avocado and mango seedlings. In this project update, we'll take you...

Reforestation Nature conservation Project updates Chimpanzee
How the reforestation project in Uganda benefits the Bulindi chimpanzees

The impact of our Uganda reforestation project stretches beyond the benefits to the local community. The chimpanzee community in the Bulindi district of Uganda is also positively impacted by the Uganda reforestation project. Uganda Reforestation...

Carbon credits Forest Africa Project updates
Reforesting the Dé forest: DGB and AGRO-MAP partner for a sustainable future in Ivory Coast

Dutch Green Business Group (DGB) is a leading developer of large-scale biodiversity projects focusing on generating carbon credits and biodiversity compensation. In this article, we will delve into the partnership between DGB and AGRO-MAP and the...

Kenya Nature-based solutions Africa Cookstoves Project updates
Preliminary design approved for Kenya cookstoves project

We are proud to announce that the Kenya cookstoves project (the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project), led by DGB Group (now Green.Earth), has been listed on the Gold Standard, one of the leading carbon standards in the world. The Preliminary...

Tree planting Cameroon Africa Project updates
What is the Cameroon project about?

The Cameroon project is one of our recent projects as we continue in our quest to generate nature compensation in the form of biodiversity credits and carbon credits. We are actively restoring nature worldwide in as many ways and continents as...

Reforestation Project updates
Why do people in Kenya and Cameroon need cookstoves?

A household in Cameroon using "conventional cooking methods" uses 5 to 12 kg of wood per day on average. These "conventional cooking methods" can lead to respiratory conditions. While burning solid fuels like wood and charcoal, emits ozone-producing...

Reforestation Project updates
Uganda reforestation project essentials

The Uganda Reforestation Project plans to plant 3 million trees in the next 3 years, starting in 2023, in the Bulindi district of Uganda. These trees will be in addition to the 1.3 million trees already planted in the region over the past 4 years....

Tree planting Project updates
The tree nursery is expanding in Cameroon

A few weeks ago our team planted the first trees in Cameroon! While the time for planting trees does not span over the entire year, the project moves forward in other ways. Until the proper season to plant the trees in the nursery arrives, our team...

Agroforestry Project updates
Uganda nature restoration project and its impact on local communities

Nature Restoration projects sound scientific and out of an anthropological research paper. However, every project has its ups and downs, the "aha!" moments, and dynamic and fun interactions with the local communities. We refer to them as local...

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Meeting with Cameroon Minister of Environment to discuss project progress

DGB Group CEO Selwyn Duijvestijn and project director Theo Oben had the privilege to meet with the Minister of Environment of Cameroon, Pierre Hélé, to discuss DGB's Cameroon Reforestation Project. The meeting was a significant milestone in the...

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Reforestation project in Cameroon on national news

The Cameroon Afforestation Project has gained significant attention and has been featured on national news channels in Cameroon. The project, which aims to plant three million trees in three years, including indigenous fruit and nut trees, has been...

Cameroon Project updates
The first trees in Cameroon have been planted

We are delighted to announce that the planting process of our afforestation project in Cameroon has officially commenced. Head ecologist Nicholas Wall and country project manager Theo Oben, along with our CEO Selwyn Duijvestijn, have successfully...

Corekees Cookstoves Project updates
Corekees finances biomass energy project in Kenya

It's time for another update from Corekees, DGB Group's retail-focused direct investment platform. As you might have read before, Corekees gives sustainability an economic value by making sustainable direct investments available to European retail...

Netherlands Kenya
Project management team from Kenya visits the Netherlands

The DGB Kenya management team recently visited the Netherlands to meet with various stakeholders and partners in the country. The aim of the visit was to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new opportunities for collaboration. During their...

Project updates
Update on Cameroon planting

Besides agroforestry around Mt. Kenya, we also operate and restore nature in Uganda and Cameroon.These photo's are from our tree nursery project in Cameroon. In the Centre Region we are growing and facilitating the planting of one million trees per...

Carbon offsetting Carbon credits Carbon emissions
How do cookstoves mitigate carbon emissions

To a layman’s eyes, investing in cookstoves wouldn’t necessarily equate to mitigating carbon emissions. This, however, is a misconception. Investments in cleaner, more efficient cookstoves are helping the environment and the world at large at a...

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In the Kenian nursery

The seeds and seedlings have been planted in the nurseries, where they are prepared for transfer to the final destination in the post-summer rain season. The DGB.earth Afforestation project in Kenya will engage over 20,000 farmers and create...

Project updates
Visiting Samburu County

Very honoured to us visit the warm and welcoming people of Samburu. The Samburu tribe, just like the Maasai are a semi-nomadic people. The Samburu people are still very traditional. Cattle, as well as goats, sheep and camels, play a vital role in...

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How cookstoves impact millions of lives?

Using an energy-efficient stove has a significant positive impact! In this photo you see me in a traditional African household, where two very nice ladies were preparing dinner on an open fire in their home. The negative health impacts of cooking...

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Community aspect of tree planting

The DGB Group project in Kenya highlights to all stakeholders the opportunity and need for a supply of high-quality, certified reforestation projects within the voluntary carbon market. Tree planting projects help accelerate reforestation, encourage...