AFF celebrates the graduation of its Young Impact Associates

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AFF and SFM Champions for Africa rally investment in Africa’s forest economy

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From Driver of Deforestation to a Catalyst for Reforestation and Community Livelihoods: Transforming Cocoa Production and Trade in Africa

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National Policy Dialogue

AFF and AGRA Convene National Policy Dialogue to Advance Deforestation-Free Green Value Chains in Ethiopia

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PRESS RELEASE

Africa’s forests at a crossroads: AFF research reveals pathways to green transformation amid rising pressures

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Forest-based employment research: Taking stock and looking ahead

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CALL FOR PAPERS - Forest Advisory Services in Times of Change : A Systems Perspective 11 November, 2026

FAO–RUFORUM Webinar: Strengthening Academic Collaboration through the FAO eLearning Academy 10 June, 2026

Call for Applications: Business Development Services (BDS) Training for Youth in Green Entrepreneurship 24–26 June 2026 25 May, 2026

2026 IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Forest History and Traditional Knowledge Joint Conference The Supply of Forest Products and Services from Small-Scale Forests, Agroforestry, Farms, and Community Lands 30 April, 2026

Deadline extension - Call for Abstracts: Flare 2026 Annual Meeting hosted by the University of Deusto Bilbao, Basque Country. Spain | October 21–24 14 April, 2026

Press Release: Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Opens 2026 Call for Applications:: 24 March, 2026

Call for Papers: Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity, Food Security and Human Health 6 March, 2026

2026 IUFRO Small Scale Forestry and Forest History and Traditional Knowledge Joint Conference 27 February, 2026

Call for Consultancy Services: EUDR Commodities Compliance & Youth-Smart Business in Africa 30 August, 2025

Call for Applications: EUDR Impact on Youth & Forest Communities Livelihoods in Africa 25 August, 2025

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Building the Great Green Wall supports the three Rio Conventions

Policy Brief

Building the Great Green Wall supports the three Rio Conventions

2026

Expanding regreening across Africa’s Great Green Wall, using farmer managed natural regeneration

Policy Brief

Expanding regreening across Africa’s Great Green Wall, using farmer managed natural regeneration

2026

Forest-based employment research: Taking stock and looking ahead

Journal Article

Forest-based employment research: Taking stock and looking ahead

2026

Forests and Climate Change Adaptation A COMPENDIUM FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING IN AFRICAN FORESTRY 10

Compendium

Forests and Climate Change Adaptation A COMPENDIUM FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING IN AFRICAN FORESTRY 10

2022

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AFF celebrates the graduation of its Young Impact Associates

Nov 11, 2026 · News Update

AFF celebrates the graduation of its Young Impact Associates

The African Forest Forum (AFF) congratulates Millicent Achieng and Susan Edith Asira on their graduation from the Young Impact Associates...

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IUFRO - Call for new Task Force Proposals

AFF and SFM Champions for Africa rally investment in Africa’s forest economy

AFF and SFM Champions for Africa rally investment in Africa’s forest economy

UN Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation: From Vision to Impact

UN Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation: From Vision to Impact

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Nov 9, 2026

COP31 - 31st UN Climate Change Conference

Antalya Expo Center, Antalya, Türkiye