Dryland regeneration has captured imaginations for decades, embodied most visibly by the vast afforestation programs of China’s Three-North Shelterbelt and Africa’s Great Green Wall. The challenge now is to look beyond these initiatives – to recognize what has been achieved, but also to identify the missing links that prevent promising initiatives from becoming truly sustainable.

This article explores the investment case for regeneration initiatives in hyperarid regions, including areas like the Abu Dhabi desert, where Terravive Group is launching its first desert greening projeThis article explores the investment case for regeneration initiatives in hyperarid regions, including areas like the Abu Dhabi desert, where Terravive Group is launching its first desert greening project.