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Empowering Sustainable Agriculture to Combat Desertification in Agadez, Niger

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GreenScene is a non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable adaptation strategies to desertification and empowering local farmers in Agadez, Niger. Our vision focuses on enhancing sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the impacts of desertification. With over 40% of Earth’s surface classified as dry land and the rising threat of declining crop yields, we aim to implement agroforestry, farmer-managed natural regeneration, and educational programs. Our goal is to restore fertility to arid lands and equip farmers with the necessary tools and knowledge for sustainable farming.

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Empowering Sustainable Agriculture to Combat Desertification in Agadez, Niger

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  1. GreenSceneBusiness Presentation Alexi Wiemer Natasha Hinds Darejani (Darina) Markozashvili David Culley

  2. Mission • GreenScene is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable adaptation to desertification and equipping local farmers with skills to improve agricultural production in Agadez, Niger, Sahel Region.

  3. Vision • To increase sustainable agricultural practices within the region, and decrease the impact of desertification

  4. Background Information • 40% of the Earth’s surface is considered “dry land” (home to 2 billion people) • Since 1960, Africa has experienced seven major drought episodes • Declining crop yields have impacted over 1 Billion people who are unable to purchase or produce food • In 47 countries, their farm economy accounts for 25%-50% of their gross domestic product

  5. Goals • Introduce AgroForestry and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration • Implement Desertification Awareness and Education Program • Utilize diverse set of trees to combat the challenges of desertification • Provide knowledge, expertise, tools, equipment to the participants • Extend the functions once the success has been demonstrated

  6. Organization

  7. Marketing • AgroForestry • Diverse set of trees to meet the unique challenges within that area (individualized) • Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration • Directly re-vegetated three million hectares of arid land in Nigeria and continues to enjoy success to this day (efficiency) • Desertification Awareness and Education Program • Grass roots level impact and connection

  8. Promotion • Internal Promotion: establish credibility • Locale word of mouth • Allow results to speak for themselves • Complemented by Desertification Awareness and Education Program • External Promotion: expand funding and global impact • Grants, private donors, public donations • Strong social media presence • Targeted mailings and brochures • College campus initiative

  9. Funding • Private Grants • Public Grants • Private Donations • Sample Funding Proposal

  10. Budget Outline • Annual Personnel Costs • Annual Operational Costs • Logistical Expenses • Expenses and Income • Way forward for Budget Gaps

  11. Concluding Statement • Decrease the impact of desertification through • Agroforestry • FMNR • Awareness Program • Transform unproductive territory into fertile land • Expand into areas of need

  12. Questions, comments? Thank you! Your GreenScene Team.

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