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This summary report provides an overview of the ReLISA Side-Event held during the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meetings in Cape Town (October 2025). The session highlighted ReLISA’s value proposition – using Natural Capital Accounting, robust MRV systems, and evidence-based investment models to unlock scalable restoration finance for South Africa’s grassland, savanna and …

South Africa’s landscapes are among the most diverse and life-sustaining on Earth – from the vast grasslands of the interior to the rich savannas and unique thicket ecosystems that anchor rural livelihoods and biodiversity. Yet these vital systems are increasingly under strain from land degradation, invasive species, and climate change. The Restoring Landscapes in South …

This project brief provides an overview of the Restoring Landscapes in South Africa (ReLISA) project, a five-year initiative led by UNEP and partners. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The brief outlines the project’s objectives …