10/08/2022

Call for independent scientists to join the UNCCD Science-Policy Interface (SPI)

The Bureau of the Committee on Science and Technology, the UNCCD subsidiary body established to provide information and…

15/08/2022

PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for students from LDCs - the call is open! (deadline: 5 Oct 2022)

Thanks to the support of Sida (https://www.sida.se/en), TWAS (www.twas.org) has launched a new PhD Scholarship…

15/08/2022

Call for Expression of Interest for Board Members of AfSTAG and AYAB / Appel à manifestation d'intérêt pour les membres du conseil Consultatif (AfSTAG ET AYAB)

The Africa Science and Technology Advisory Group (Af-STAG) is an advisory and advocacy body created by the African…

08/09/2022

African Forest Forum (AFF), une ONG panafricaine intervenant dans le domaine des forêts et de l’environnement, a tenu un dialogue politique de 72 heures sur la gouvernance forestière à Koudougou.

African Forest Forum (AFF), une ONG panafricaine intervenant dans le domaine des forêts et de l’environnement, a tenu…

12/09/2022

Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs

Training workshop on strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and…

14/09/2022

Appel a manifestation d'interet pour la formation en redaction technique et publication des articles scientifiques pour les acteur forestiers Africain

1. CONTEXTE Le Forum Forestier Africain, grâce à un financement de l’Agence Suisse pour le Développement et la…

14/09/2022

AFF, SLU and KEFRI partner to promote involvement of young people in sustainable forestry and livelihoods in Kenya

1. BACKGROUND Africa is the world’s youngest continent. Projections by the United Nations show that by 2030, young…

15/09/2022

TWAS-Sida PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for Students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Under this scheme, PhD scholarships are awarded to promising candidates from LDCs. Applicants must have obtained their…

29/09/2022

Preview of the just concluded policy dialogues on strengthening national forest policies and strategies for enhanced forest governance and livelihoods of forest dependent communities, and better contribution to climate action in Africa

Preview of the just concluded policy dialogues on strengthening national forest policies and strategies for enhanced…

29/09/2022

Cameroun – Gouvernance forestière, climat et biodiversité : Un dialogue politique s’est ouvert ce 20 septembre 2022 à Yaoundé.

Cameroun – Gouvernance forestière, climat et biodiversité : Un dialogue politique s’est ouvert ce 20 septembre 2022 à…

07/10/2022

Call for online regional facilitator: AFF Community of Practice on REDD+ and best practices integrating forests and tree-based on mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change in Africa

BACKGROUND In 2019, AFF commissioned studies targeting the strengthening of the capacity of African forestry…

01/01/1970

Africa Resilience Forum – Fourth Edition

What: Africa Resilience Forum – Fourth Edition Who: African Development Bank When: 27 to 30 September 2021 Where: […]…

01/01/1970

TAAT maize and soybean seed varieties bring new life to dormant fields

The African Development Bank Group supports the continent’s mission to feed itself and rely less on food imports, which…

01/01/1970

The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum

What: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (JABF 2021) Who: African Development Bank When: 29 June 2021 to 8 July 2021…

01/01/1970

Africa and Asia are ‘intertwined’ - Experts offer ways to conquer debt challenges and forge economic ties at Asian launch of African Economic Outlook

Overcoming Africa’s debt challenges will not only benefit the continent, but profit its partners in Asia, and the world…