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SayPro Sustainable Land-Use and its Contribution to the SDGs – Presentation at the World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day, 4th December

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Presentation Details

  • Date: December 4, 2024
  • Time: 14:20 – 14:40 (SAST)
  • Speaker: Clifford Lesiba Legodi from SayPro
  • Event: World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day
  • Platform: Online (Zoom/Webinar Platform)
  • Host: SayPro

Key Points Covered

1. Introduction to Sustainable Land-Use

  • Overview: Definition of sustainable land-use and its importance in achieving the SDGs.
  • Impacts: Discussion on the environmental, social, and economic impacts of land-use.

2. Alignment with SDGs

  • SDG 1: No Poverty:
    • Example: Sustainable land management improves agricultural productivity, providing more food and income for rural communities.
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger:
    • Example: Practices like crop rotation and agroforestry enhance soil fertility and yield, contributing to food security.
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being:
    • Example: Clean water and sanitation are supported by healthy ecosystems, which are maintained through sustainable land-use.
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation:
    • Example: Buffer zones and wetland conservation help in maintaining water quality.
  • SDG 13: Climate Action:
    • Example: Agroforestry and conservation agriculture sequester carbon and enhance resilience to climate impacts.
  • SDG 15: Life on Land:
    • Example: Protecting biodiversity through sustainable land-use practices like habitat conservation and restoration.

3. Case Studies

  • Country 1: A project in Kenya using agroforestry to improve soil health and increase crop yields, thereby supporting local livelihoods and biodiversity.
  • Country 2: A case from Brazil where sustainable land-use practices have helped in the conservation of the Amazon rainforest and supported the livelihoods of indigenous communities.
  • Country 3: An initiative in India focusing on watershed management to improve water availability and support sustainable agriculture.

4. Recommendations

  • Targets and Indicators: Developing clear targets and indicators for national strategies to monitor progress in sustainable land-use.
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration between different sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry, water management) to create integrated land-use plans.
  • Data Improvement: Investing in data collection and analysis to better understand land-use patterns and their impacts on the SDGs.

5. Interactive Discussion

  • Q&A Session: Engaging with the audience to address questions, share insights, and discuss the practical applications of sustainable land-use.
  • Feedback: Collecting feedback from participants to improve future initiatives and collaborations.

Additional Information

  • Event Website: World Sustainable Development Teach-In Day
  • Registration: Participants could register online to join the webinar and access the presentation materials.

Key Takeaways

  • Holistic Understanding: Comprehensive understanding of how sustainable land-use practices contribute to multiple SDGs.
  • Practical Examples: Real-world case studies illustrating the benefits and challenges of implementing sustainable land-use practices.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Practical recommendations for policy-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote sustainable land-use.
  • Engagement: Active engagement with the audience to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration.

  • Neftaly Malatjie | CEO | SayPro
  • Email: info@saypro.online
  • Call: + 27 84 313 7407
  • Website: www.saypro.online

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