6 Days to Go! Join the Community of Practice on Sustainable Agricultural Solutions for Halting Deforestation in Africa

Dear AFF Member,

We are just 6 days away ⏳ from the start of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Solutions for Halting Deforestation in Africa.

This three-day CoP is jointly convened by the FAO, the UN-REDD Programme, and the African Forest Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the Japan-funded BiG-CHANCE Project. It will bring together policymakers, experts, practitioners, and private sector actors from across Africa to share practical solutions and country experiences that promote deforestation-free and sustainable agricultural production systems.

✨ Key Details

• 📅 Dates: 27–29 October 2025 (Online)
• ⏱️ Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Nairobi Time | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
• 💻 Venue: Hosted virtually via the UN-REDD Academy

🗓️ Webinar Themes (Daily)

💡 What to Expect

• Gain insights into African countries’ experiences linking agriculture and forestry within REDD+ and NDC frameworks.
• Engage in regional peer learning to advance sustainable commodity value chains.
• Explore tools, incentives, and policies for deforestation-free agriculture.
• Contribute to shaping the CoP’s future roadmap through collaborative discussions.

➡️ How to Participate

If you are new to the platform:

1. Click the registration link: Sustainable Agriculture and Forest Solutions | REDD+ Academy
2. Enter your email to receive a login link.
3. Complete the registration form.
4. Under “Would you like to join a Community of Practice?” select African Forest Forum.
5. Once registered, navigate to the menu bar and click on: Communities of Practice → African Forest Forum → Sustainable Agriculture and Forest Solutions.

A short tutorial video will guide you through the platform.

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Simply 🔗 click here to register and join the discussion.

Kind regards,

AFF Secretariat