The collaboration between Africa’s Great Green Wall and Israel’s DeserTech, facilitated by the UNCCD Global Mechanism, has  emerged as a model of resilience, innovation and transformative action. The lessons from this partnership reveal the power of integrating traditional knowledge and time-honored practices with cutting-edge innovation, proving that small-holder farmers and local actors can lead transformative change. By showcasing projects that holistically tackle challenges such as water scarcity, food insecurity and economic instability, this report underscores the importance of scalable, community-driven solutions.