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GreenSceneBusiness Presentation
Alexi WiemerNatasha Hinds
Darejani (Darina) MarkozashviliDavid Culley
Mission GreenScene is a non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting sustainable adaptation to desertification and equipping local farmers with skills to improve agricultural production in Agadez, Niger, Sahel Region.
Vision To increase sustainable agricultural
practices within the region, and decrease the impact of desertification
Background Information 40% of the Earth’s surface is considered
“dry land” (home to 2 billion people) Since 1960, Africa has experienced
seven major drought episodes Declining crop yields have impacted
over 1 Billion people who are unable to purchase or produce food
In 47 countries, their farm economy accounts for 25%-50% of their gross domestic product
Goals Introduce AgroForestry and Farmer
Managed Natural Regeneration Implement Desertification Awareness
and Education Program Utilize diverse set of trees to combat the
challenges of desertification Provide knowledge, expertise, tools,
equipment to the participants Extend the functions once the success
has been demonstrated
Marketing AgroForestry
Diverse set of trees to meet the unique challenges within that area (individualized)
Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration Directly re-vegetated three million
hectares of arid land in Nigeria and continues to enjoy success to this day (efficiency)
Desertification Awareness and Education Program Grass roots level impact and connection
Promotion Internal Promotion: establish credibility
Locale word of mouth Allow results to speak for themselves Complemented by Desertification
Awareness and Education Program External Promotion: expand funding and
global impact Grants, private donors, public donations Strong social media presence Targeted mailings and brochures College campus initiative
Budget Outline Annual Personnel Costs Annual Operational Costs Logistical Expenses Expenses and Income
Way forward for Budget Gaps
Concluding Statement Decrease the impact of desertification
through Agroforestry FMNR Awareness Program
Transform unproductive territory into fertile land
Expand into areas of need