AFF celebrates a decade’s work on African forestry
The African Forest Forum (AFF) is commemorating a decade of its work on African forestry. On May 22, 2019 a […]
Africa’s forests to play major role in implementation of Agenda 2063
Africa’s forests are set to play a major role in the implementation of continent’s Agenda 2063, the Paris Agreement and […]
Global climate action is nothing without local backing
Global climate negotiations take place on the international stage, bolstered by countries’ national policies. But preventing greenhouse gas emissions from […]
Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses
Background The Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached in December 2015 in Paris […]
New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist – Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS)
The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) seeks applications for a Scientist/Senior Scientist to serve in its […]
International Day of Forests 2019
International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March 2019. Since being announced by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, […]
Call for Articles: Nature & Faune journal issue on biodiversity, wildlife and protected areas
The next edition of Nature & Faune Journal due in June 2019 will focus on the central role of biodiversity, […]
Forest management: Case study of charcoal production in East Africa
Ember of Charcoal. Photo credit: Romary via Wikimedia Commons The demand for charcoal and firewood has doubled over the years, which […]
Climate change is making waves stronger and putting coastlines at risk
Aerial photo of a portion of the Anjajavy Forest, inset by a swath of mangrove riparian forest – photo credit […]
ICRAF & CIFOR Merger: Accelerating Impact for a Sustainable World
On January 1, 2019, two of the world’s leading organizations focused on forestry and agroforestry, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) […]