SDG 15: Life on Land

Beneath our feet lies the foundation of life itself. Yet across Africa, we’re witnessing an alarming disappearance of forests, degradation of fertile soils, and loss of precious wildlife. Every minute, Africa loses an area of forest the size of 10 football fields, while climate change accelerates desertification across the Sahel.

At ACEECA, we’re fighting back to protect Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15): Life on Land – because thriving ecosystems aren’t just our heritage, they’re our future’s life support system.

Why SDG 15 Matters for Africa

SDG 15 calls to “protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems” by:

✔ Halting deforestation and land degradation

✔ Combating desertification

✔ Ending biodiversity loss

✔ Promoting fair sharing of genetic resources

✔ Stopping poaching and trafficking of protected species

For Africa – where over 60% of livelihoods depend directly on land and forests – achieving SDG 15 means protecting food security, cultural identity, and climate resilience all at once.

ACEECA’s Land Protection Strategy

🌲 Guardians of the Forests

We’re taking direct action to protect Africa’s lungs:

• Community forest patrols in critical biodiversity hotspots
• Reforestation drives 
• Anti-logging partnerships with local governments

🐘 Wildlife Protectors

Defending Africa’s iconic species:

• Human-wildlife conflict resolution programs
• Anti-poaching intelligence networks
• Wildlife corridor preservation initiatives

🌱 Land Restoration Champions

Healing damaged ecosystems:

• Farmer-managed natural regeneration projects
• Desertification control in the Sahel region
• Mining site rehabilitation programs

🌍 Sustainable Land Use Pioneers

Promoting harmony between people and nature:

• Agroforestry training for smallholder farmers
• Indigenous land rights advocacy

📢 Policy Change Catalysts

Transforming systems at scale:

• REDD+ program implementation support
• National biodiversity action plans
• Land use policy reform campaigns

SDG 15 & Our Mission is Rooted in the Same Soil

Our land work grows directly from ACEECA’s core purpose:

🌿 Environmental Balance – Protecting nature’s delicate web

🔥 Climate Action – Healthy lands mean stable climates

💪 Community Empowerment – Supporting those who steward the land

📜 Justice Advocacy – Fighting for fair land rights

Join Our Land Revival Movement

The battle for Africa’s terrestrial ecosystems will be won through many hands working together. You can help by:

🌱 Sponsoring a tree in our reforestation programs

📸 Raising your voice on illegal wildlife activities

📢 Advocating for stronger land protection laws

Writing a New Story for Our Land

Across Africa, we’re seeing hopeful signs:

• Regreening projects bringing life back to degraded soils
• Communities co-existing peacefully with wildlife
• New generations embracing conservation traditions

At ACEECA, we believe in an Africa where:

Forests grow taller than skyscrapers

Wildlife roams free and safe

And the land sustains all who depend on it

“The land does not belong to us – we belong to the land.” – African Proverb