Project updates
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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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Green Earth’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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the heart of Kenya, the Mount Kenya Regenerative Agroforestry 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...