International Training on Introduction to Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR)

Course Background

Degraded forests and landscapes harm our climate, food security, and community livelihoods. Restoring these areas is vital for a healthy planet and thriving communities. This course introduces Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR) as a key solution.

ECAS Institute supports FLR to create healthy and productive landscapes. This training helps individuals and organizations understand FLR concepts, benefits, and restoration steps, accelerating adoption and successful implementation globally.

Course Objectives

Explain the importance and key concepts of FLR.

Describe FLR benefits and its contribution to environmental commitments.

Outline the three key steps of the FLR process.

Understand stakeholder engagement in FLR and navigating conflicting objectives.

Identify considerations for effective implementation, management, and monitoring.

Recognize barriers and success factors for FLR.

What You Will Learn

The importance of FLR and key concepts.

FLR benefits and support for achieving commitments (SDGs, Paris Agreement, Bonn Challenge, CBD).

The three-step FLR process.

Importance of stakeholder engagement and negotiating conflicting objectives.

Considerations for implementing, managing, and monitoring FLR.

Common barriers and success factors for FLR.

Duration and Program

The course is structured to provide a comprehensive introduction to FLR, combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples and case studies. Detailed schedules will be communicated prior to training.

Target Participants

National governments.

Development organizations.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Research institutes and universities.

Training Modules

NoModuleDetails1Understanding Forest and Landscape Restoration (FLR)Foundational understanding of forest and landscape degradation and introduction to FLR principles.2The Benefits of FLR and Global CommitmentsExplore ecological and socio-economic benefits of FLR, and alignment with SDGs, Paris Agreement, Bonn Challenge, CBD.3The Core FLR Process StepsThree-step process: identifying opportunities, assessing feasibility and planning, implementing restoration actions.4Engaging Stakeholders in FLRStrategies for multi-stakeholder engagement, participatory planning, and managing conflicting objectives.5Implementing, Managing, and Monitoring FLRConsiderations for implementation, governance, monitoring, barriers, and success factors for sustainable FLR.

Training Style

Modules include presentations, lectures, case studies, field visits, breakout sessions, and interactive discussions. Guest speakers provide practical insights. Faculty includes experienced practitioners and decision-makers.

General Notes

Training manuals and reference materials provided.

Certificates issued upon successful completion.

Tailor-made courses available—contact info@ecasiafrica.org.

Payment must be sent before training; proof emailed to info@ecasiafrica.org.

About ECAS Institute

ECAS Institute delivers training, research, and consulting in climate change, resilience, carbon markets, renewable energy, biodiversity, agriculture, and food systems. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, ECAS works across Africa and globally, supporting partners in the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and USA.