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12/04/2019
Post Doctoral Fellow – Climate and Policy
The Sahelian forest, in the Sahel sub-Saharan savanna ecoregion. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/T L Miles The…

08/04/2019
FAO-SPGS III Newsletter_Issue #5
Photo credit: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS)…

21/03/2019
International Day of Forests 2019
International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March 2019. Since being announced by the United Nations General…

12/03/2019
AFF 10th Anniversary Video Production Services Request for Proposals (RFP)
Introduction The African Forest Forum (AFF) is a pan-African non-governmental organization with its headquarters…

12/03/2019
Commonwealth Forestry Association - Young Forester Award 2020 launched
The Commonwealth Forestry Association’s commitment is pleased to announce the launch of the CFA Young Forester Award…

09/05/2019
Global climate action is nothing without local backing
Global climate negotiations take place on the international stage, bolstered by countries’ national policies. But…

09/05/2019
UK Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, the House of Commons became the first parliament in the world to declare a climate emergency. The…

01/01/1970
‘Evaluation must be done’
Scientists attending the U.N. Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland…

01/01/1970
Global climate action is nothing without local backing
Global climate negotiations take place on the international stage, bolstered by countries’ national policies. But…

01/01/1970
Can forests and smallholders live in harmony in Africa?
Africa - Agriculture continues to present the biggest threat to forests worldwide. Some experts predict that crop…

03/06/2019
The Land Accelerator call for applications
Apply now to the African Land Accelerator -- the world’s first business accelerator for entrepreneurs focused on land…

03/06/2019
Empower locals to better manage forests – Experts
Providing local communities including women with the right resources to manage forests shrinking in Africa could help…

03/06/2019
AFF marks anniversary with tree planting craftsmanship in Karura Forest
NAIROBI, Kenya (PAMACC News) - With ten years of active interest in tree conservation and sustainable forest management…

03/06/2019
Africa’s certified forest least in the world, study reveals
The total area of forest certified in Africa is less compared to other regions of the world, a study that was released…

09/05/2019
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…