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Scaling rangeland restoration by connecting biodiversity, water and climate
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Healthy landscapes depend on healthy water systems. Restore4More is a four-year international research project (2023–2027) that explores how restoring degraded rangelands can strengthen water security, restore biodiversity, support climate adaptation and mitigation, and improve livelihoods across the drylands of East Africa.
The project recognizes that water, ecosystems and climate are deeply interconnected. By understanding and working with these connections, Restore4More aims to generate the knowledge and practical solutions needed to restore rangelands at scale.
Climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation are among the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. These crises are closely interconnected, reinforcing one another and increasing risks for people and ecosystems alike. Water lies at the heart of these interactions, influencing how landscapes respond to climate change and how ecosystems support biodiversity, food production and livelihoods.
Dryland rangelands are particularly vulnerable. Covering around half of the world’s land surface, they support more than 2 billion people and approximately half of the world’s livestock. Yet across many regions, including East Africa, these landscapes are becoming increasingly degraded due to climate change, unsustainable land use and growing pressure on natural resources.
Restoring rangelands offers an opportunity to address these challenges together. Healthy soils and vegetation help regulate water, reduce erosion, support biodiversity and strengthen resilience to droughts and floods. Understanding these connections is essential for designing restoration approaches that deliver lasting benefits for people, nature and climate.