Dr. Peter A. Minang is Director, Africa for Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) and Global Coordinator, ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins. He is an established leader with a background in social ecology, climate change, land governance, and green economy, with close to 3 decades of experience. He serves in several advisory roles and boards and has won several scientific and development awards. Current passion is in enabling tree / forest commodities and services to contribute to poverty reduction, climate change, green growth and sustainable development in Africa.