Australia Just Dropped KES 287M on Kenya’s Land Restoration. Here’s Why It Matters:

Australia is putting its money where the trees are, committing KES 287 million (AUD 3.5 million) to help restore Kenya’s degraded landscapes. The initiative spearheaded by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), World Vision, and CIFOR-ICRAF aims to blend cutting-edge agricultural research with local, community-driven solutions. The goal? Boost climate resilience and bring degraded land back to life.

This aligns with Kenya’s ambitious plan to restore 10.6 million hectares of land and crank up tree cover to 32% by 2032. With Australia‘s agricultural expertise meeting Kenya’s climate-smart innovations, the project promises to equip farmers, scientists, and policymakers with the tools they need to make regreening a reality.

A bold investment, but will it pay off? We’ll be watching.

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Salesforce Bets Big on AI, Jobs, and Trees. But Is It More Than Just a PR Play?

Salesforce is making it rain to the tune of 2.5 billion over five years to fuel AI innovation, workforce development, and sustainability in Australia. Part of that cash flow? A $1.2 million grant for global and local reforestation efforts, backing projects with the Arbor Day Foundation and Greenfleet, the latter already planting 30,000 native trees on degraded farmland.

This move fits neatly into Salesforce’s broader climate commitments: renewable energy, sustainability, and making sure the planet doesn‘t completely fry.

But here’s the real question: are corporate-funded reforestation projects delivering real impact, or just reputation boosts? How can we measure this?

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Onboard:Earth Raises £740K for Reforestation and Climate Action

Onboard:Earth has pulled in £740,000 for reforestation and renewable energy projects, with a £1 million target by 2026. The cash is going toward tree planting in Nicaragua and Malawi, rainforest protection, and a UK community solar project. The surprise MVPs? Festival-goers and event organizers, proving that live music and climate action can actually go hand in hand—who knew?

With £740,000 raised, how many trees could this plant—and how many more to hit £1M?

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Minnesota Approves $18M for Reforestation and Forest Management

Minnesota’s Senate Bill 1833 is putting $18 million into reforestation, invasive pest control, and forest conservation. $8 million is set aside to battle tree-killers like the emerald ash borer, with the goal of restoring forests, creating jobs, and protecting biodiversity. The catch? It’s all funded by state bonds, raising questions about the long-term financial trade-offs. Environmental win or budget headache? The debate is on.

Will this investment be enough to safeguard Minnesota’s forests for future generations? And how much should taxpayers know about how this funding is used?

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GCF Approves $686M for Climate Action, Agroforestry

The Green Climate Fund just greenlit $686 million for 11 climate projects across 42 countries, with co-financing pushing the total to $1.5 billion. The plan? Afforestation in Serbia, land restoration in Senegal, and climate resilience for 115.5 million people, all while cutting 45.3 million metric tons of CO₂. In a big first, GCF is also setting up regional offices to make climate funding more accessible for developing nations. Big money, big impact—if it all goes to plan.

Does the GCF website provide the level of project detail needed for real transparency?

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Who’s Funding Africa’s Great Green Wall?

The Great Green Wall is backed by billions from the GCF, World Bank, AfDB, and others, financing reforestation, water management, and climate adaptation. An interactive dashboard tracks how much is pledged, disbursed, and spent—but how much of this funding comes as grants vs. loans?

How can tracking tools like this ensure that climate finance commitments actually turn into action on the ground?

👉👉 Check out the dashboard here