Lesotho, June 25 -- As climate change continues to affect ecosystems, weather patterns, and people's way of life across the world, Lesotho is taking active steps. Basotho are working hard to restore and manage the country's forests and rangelands, two natural resources that are very important in the fight against climate change.

Forests and rangelands in Lesotho help protect soil, capture carbon, preserve water sources, and support livestock farming, which is the main source of income and livelihoods for many rural families.

But problems like overgrazing, cutting down too many trees, and poor land management have damaged a lot of land. This has made areas more vulnerable to soil erosion, reduced productivity, and extreme weather events ...