Understanding the context: Forestry and PPPs in Ghana
Forestry, a key sector of the Ghanaian economy, contributes 2-6% of the national GDP and provides livelihood support to 15%...
Introduction
In 2003 African ministers signed a Ministerial Declaration on African Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (AFLEG) that galvanized their commitment to strengthening the forest...
Introduction
The highlights presented in this fact sheet on the current status of forest pests in southern Africa are based on a review of literature and country visits to gather information and e...
The highlights presented in this fact sheet on the current status of forest diseases in southern Africa are based on a review of literature and country visits to gather information and expert opini...
Despite great advances in recent years, sustainable management of Africas vast and diverse natural forests is still proving to be extremely challenging. This factsheet outlines problems and progre...
Carbon trading is promoted to encourage the planting of forests in Africa. But the continent still lags far behind other regions in using its large wealth in land and potential carbon stocks to the...
Internationally supported initiatives to mitigate climate change began in the early 1980s. Local people across Africa are also adapting to the changes they are experiencing directly. The vital role...
In Africa, over 270 million people depend on forests, woodlands and savannas for all or part of their livelihoods. The collection, use and sale of timber and other forest products provide a vital s...
