The Conversation: Women Planting Trees

Rachhya sitting next to seedling at one our of nurseries in Nepal.

July 12, 2021

Across continents, women are at the forefront of restoring some of the world’s most endangered ecosystems. In this BBC interview, Kim Chakanetsa speaks with Francy Forero Sánchez in Brazil and Rachhya Kayastha in Nepal about their inspiring work with local communities to plant thousands of trees and revive natural habitats. From producing native seedlings in the Atlantic Forest to empowering women through reforestation in Nepal, their stories highlight the power of grassroots efforts in combating environmental challenges.

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