Planting trees builds farmers’ resilience to climate change

“Trees are very important,” says Florence Nanjala, a smallholder farmer in Kibuke, Kenya. “They help with shade and they bring rain. I think of trees as a long-term investment — you never know when you are going to need them.”

When Florence first received tree seeds from One Acre Fund, she planted a few to mark the boundary of her farm. She didn’t think much more about them.

But a few years later, a drought damaged her harvest which left her was struggling to feed and pay school fees for her eight children. To make ends meet, she sold some of her trees — and she was shocked by how much income they brought. Florence was able to feed her family and cover their expenses that season.

Protecting the land

Since then, Florence has planted many more trees on her farm. They allow her to make maximum use of her land, since maize can be planted beneath her trees.

The trees also prevent erosion; tree roots hold the soil in place and prevent the fertile topsoil from being washed away. Florence takes pride in knowing that by planting trees, she is doing her part to fight climate change.

Thriving families, healthy environments

One Acre Fund and the IKEA Foundation are working in partnership to reach 1.25 million smallholder farmers like Florence in Rwanda and Kenya. Together, we are helping farmers create the conditions for rich harvests, thriving families and healthy environments. 

One Acre Fund provides farmers with a complete service package that enables them to increase their farm income. This includes training on crop-diversification and soil health, climate resilient seeds, tree saplings and crop insurance.

By helping farmers to access resources and training to generate more income, our partnership is helping them cope with climate change, and create a better and more secure life for their families. All while protecting the environment they rely on.

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During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

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The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

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Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

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Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

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