Demonstrating the Impact of Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and Co-Creating Knowledge for Halting Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Africa

Event 2025-08-21 - 2025-08-21 - Yokohama, Japan



 Format: hybrid
 Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/TICAD9-def

 More infohttps://www.fao.org/redd/information-resources/webinars/ticad9/en/
 Languages: English & Japanese
 Organized by: Forestry Agency of Japan, FAO, ITTO, and UN-REDD/AFF Initiative

Africa’s forests are a source of life, resilience, and opportunity. This dynamic session will celebrate the power of collaboration and knowledge co-creation in driving sustainable forest management and agricultural transformation across the continent.

What to expect:

  • Inspiring examples of leadership and innovation from Benin, Guinea, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire
  • Introducing the “Solutions-tree” approach to identifying and addressing deforestation drivers through sustainable agrifood systems transformation
  • Practical insights into cost-effective halting deforestation interventions and sustainable agroforestry systems

Together, we’ll explore how African governments and international partners are turning shared vision into action – advancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and food security through impactful forest solutions.