Tony Rinaudo, known as “The Forest Maker,” is a globally renowned agriculturalist and World Vision Australia’s Principal Climate Action Advisor. He is celebrated for pioneering Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), a simple yet transformative method that has helped restore over six million hectares of land and uplift countless communities from poverty.

In this episode, Tony explains Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and the help he provides communities through restoring deforested lands. Tony shares the method, which relies on nurturing hidden tree resources in degraded lands, and illustrates its profound impact in Niger, where over 6 million hectares have been rehabilitated. He discusses the challenges and the importance of a mindset change. Lastly, Tony underscores the importance of hope and community-driven solutions in addressing environmental challenges.

 

Resources and links:

• Tony Rinaudo on Linkedin

 

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