Ethiopia's success in transforming a landscape devoid of vegetation and susceptible to erosion into a healthy landscape since 2008 is a remarkable achievement. The lessons learned from this extraordinary process are important for Ethiopia and for other countries around the world seeking to restore their landscapes, build the resilience of ecosystems, and improve the livelihoods of people whose future depends on the sustainable use of natural resources. The importance of scaling up and replicating such successes is even stronger in light of increasing stress on ecosystems and coping mechanisms of communities posed by the impacts of climate change.