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

Organization

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

Funding Private Grants Public Grants Private Donations Sample Funding Proposal

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

Questions, comments?

Thank you!

Your GreenScene Team.