Call for participants extended! Youth action in forest health competition: Africa & Near East AFF, SLU and KEFRI launch AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) virtual community dedicated to empowering youth in sustainable forestry Are you a torchbearer for African Environmental Science? The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is looking for you. AFF – HLG Monthly Monitoring of EU Forest Value Chains: Vol. I, No.8, February 2025 🌳Join the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) Community🌳 ÉVALUATION DES PRINCIPAUX DÉTERMINANTS DE LA DURABILITÉ DES OPTIONS EXISTANTES EN MATIÈRE D’ÉNERGIE PRODUITE À PARTIR D’ARBRES, DE L’APPROVISIONNEMENT EN BIOMASSE À LA CONSOMMATION EN PASSANT PAR LA TRANSFORMATION Call for consultancy services: Assessment of key sustainability determinants for existing tree-based energy options from biomass procurement, processing to consumption Call for papers for a Special Issue of Forest Policy and Economics Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Eastern and Southern Africa) Appel à modérateur en ligne : Communauté de pratique sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse africaine dans le secteur forestier ( Afrique de l’Ouest, Centrale et du Nord ) Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Western, Central and Northern Africa) UN-REDD Safeguards Specialist, Africa Region ÉVALUATION DES CONNAISSANCES TRADITIONNELLES ET LOCALES SUR LES ESPÈCES ALIMENTAIRES FORESTIÈRES ET ARBORICOLES DANS LES POINTS CHAUDS DE LA BIODIVERSITÉ EN AFRIQUE Call for Consultancy Services: Assessing traditional and indigenous knowledge on forest and tree-based food species in biodiversity hotspots in Africa Call for proposals: provision of methodological frameworks on loss and damage assessments Call for online regional facilitator: Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa Appel à experts nationaux: Recherche et contextualisation des connaissances sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse dans le secteur forestier Africain: cas d’étude du Kenya et du Cameroun Join the AFF-FAO Community of Practice on enhancing interest of youth and young professionals in forestry and wildlife profession and education Call for National Experts: Research and Contextualization of Knowledge on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Kenya and Cameroon) Call for Applications: Youth Advisory Council Members for the AfricanYouth4Forests Project Join our Community of Practice on climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: development of climate resilient value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa’s forest biodiversity hotspots RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: evaluation of national governance instruments on desertification, biodiversity and climate change on forestry Expert pour cartographier l’environnement des médias scientifiques et évaluer leurs besoins en matière de capacité à faire du reportage en foresterie et sur des questions connexes (Afrique anglophone/francophone). Call for consultancy services: mapping of the science-media environment and an assessment on the capacity needs of science journalists in reporting forestry and related issues Call for consultancy services: increasing collaboration and coordination among Miombo/Mopane child projects and scaling out impacts beyond Impact Newly launched National Forest Inventory: Online Facilitated Course by FAO AFF renews commitment to strengthen partnerships in Kenya Call for consultancy services: developing a partnership policy for the African Forest Forum (AFF) First International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation Call for Expressions of Interest: Wood Harvesting and Processing Technical Advisor (2402390) Call for Expressions of Interest: Forest Finance and Investment Technical Advisor (2402358) AFF and the High-Level Group on EU Policy Innovation collaborate to raise the profile of forestry in Africa Call for online regional facilitator: climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors Call for online regional facilitator: enhancing the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education Africa Knowledge Exchange on strengthening REDD+ implementation and Learning Lab on social inclusion Call for Science Coordinator: International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation (ICAR) Registration and Call for Abstracts | 13th Oppenheimer Research Conference Join the AFF-UN-REDD Community of Practice on unlocking African REDD+ finance Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Conference, Zambia, 11-15 March, 2024 Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing interventions addressing climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing initiatives to enhance the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education Call for online regional facilitator for a Community of Practice on: Unlocking sustainable solutions for effective REDD+ Result Based Payments in Africa National Policy Dialogue in Uganda to enhance coordination and integration of REDD+ across key sectors of the economy. Kenyan Youth Perspectives on Forests Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better world Kenya to host international summit for Disaster Risk Reduction AFF and High-Level Group to strengthen cooperation for improved forest-based bioeconomy in Africa Call for Nominations for the 2024 CPF Wangari Maathai Forest Champion Award Call for consultancy services on developing a partnership policy for the African Forest Forum (AFF) Key messages delivered to AFWC24 on Results Based Finance, social inclusion and benefits sharing mechanisms in African countries’ REDD+ process Learning Lab on REDD+ Results based Finance and Knowledge Exchange on Social Inclusion and Benefits Sharing Mechanisms Changing of Guard at AFF Secretariat ACW 2023 Side event: forests and carbon credits – opportunities and challenges in tapping climate finance for investment in Africa Unlocking sustainable investment in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action in Africa Online course on Forest and Land Monitoring for Climate Action – SEPAL NatureNews opens entries for HEAD Awards on climate change actions Branching out: the forest podcast – new episode AFF Regional workshop on sharing information and experiences on forest and tree-based ecosystem services for socio-ecological resilience to climate change in Africa AFF Training workshop on forest planning and forest management in different forest types in Eastern and Southern Africa RE-ANNONCÉ: Offre de Consultance Sur Renforcer la capacité pour un changement politique visant l’amélioration de la mise en œuvre et l’intégration de la REDD+ en Afrique : capitaliser sur les meilleures pratiques et les leçons apprises dans un environnement en évolution RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity for policy change to improve REDD+ implementation and integration in Africa: capitalizing on best practices and lessons learnt in an evolving environment Call for consultancy services: recruitment of experts to review and synthesise information on the nexus between climate change, forests and trees Postdoctoral researcher in Rural Development in the Global South Vacancy Announcement-Executive Secretary XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Reminder for Call of Abstracts Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms International Congress on Planted Forests 7-10/11/2023 in Nairobi, Kenya Consultancy Opportunity – United Nations Environment Programme Young People at solving Climate Crisis through a Massive Afforestation Initiative – Zimbabwe Youth turn to planting trees as income venture Avis de publication de poste FAO – Conseiller Technique du projet PROMIRE (2300611) Join Launch Webinar of Global Report on Forests and Human Health – 21 March, 15:00 CET AVAILABLE NOW – State of Finance for Nature in Cities: Summary for Local Policymakers Call for applications- L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents – Sub-Saharan Africa Call for Abstracts: Forests & Society Towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024 International Day of Forests 2023: Healthy Forests for Healthy People AWARD Announces the Call for the Second Cohort of its Fellowship Targeting African Women in Agricultural Policy PhD project scholarship call – ZEF/RLC – Agro-ecology among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa Community of Practice: REDD+ and best practices integrating forests and tree-based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change in Africa Engaging youth in improving livelihoods and the environment through sustainable forestry in Kenya Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH requests submissions for project proposals 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 AFF, SLU and KEFRI partner to promote involvement of young people in sustainable forestry and livelihoods in Kenya Appel a manifestation d’interet pour la formation en redaction technique et publication des articles scientifiques pour les acteur forestiers Africain Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs 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) PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for students from LDCs – the call is open! (deadline: 5 Oct 2022) Call for independent scientists to join the UNCCD Science-Policy Interface (SPI) Appel à experts AFF : rédaction technique et scientifique pour les pays francophones Re-advertisement: AAS Executive Director role National validation workshop: framework for integration of forest and farm tree-based climate change mitigation and adaptation in Zambia 8th call for Postdoctoral fellowship “Science by Women” Dialogues sur les politiques pour améliorer la gouvernance forestière, les moyens de subsistance et l’action climatique en Afrique Atelier regional de formation sur l’adaptation au changement climatique basee sur les forets et les arbres pour les acteurs forestiers Africains Call for experts: strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resin and other non-timber forest products value chains Launch of the West African Land Cover Reference System (WALCRS) publication | 26 July 2022, 14:00-16:00 CEST The IUFRO Short Scientific Visit Strengthening the capacity of forestry stakeholders to develop bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change Invitation à participer : atelier de formation virtuelle sur la gestion des connaissances (via Zoom) Invitation to join: AFF Community of Practice on ‘advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change’ FAO CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2201578: Technical Specialist – National Forest Inventory German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD) Scholarships AWS X GPSNR Webinar: Pathways Towards Good Water Stewardship in Sustainable Natural Rubber Production Réunion du ‘Forum des membres’du Forum Forestier Africain (Du 28 au 30 juin 2022) Meeting of the Members’ Forum of the African Forest Forum (June 28-30, 2022) XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Call for Session Proposals Training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientific papers AFF calls for enhanced integration of nature-based solutions for climate resilience in Africa Appel à propositions de projets pilotes – Sur la gestion durable des terres pour l’amélioration des moyens de subsistance et la stabilité des écosystèmes dans le contexte du changement climatique en Afrique Call for pilot project proposals: sustainable land management for livelihood improvement and stability of ecosystems in the context of changing climate in Africa Call for online regional facilitator for AFF Community of Practice on ‘Advancing women in African forestry’ Call for expression of interest: training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientifically sound knowledge products Invitation to participate: AFF hybrid side event at UNCCD COP 15 Invitation: AFF hybrid side event at the XV World Forestry Congress Call for English to French translation services of AFF training compendiums in African forestry. XV WFC – Hybrid Congress modality announced / XVe Congrès forestier mondial — Annonce de la modalité hybride adoptée par le Congrès Atelier de partage d’informations sur les défis et opportunités de la gestion des forêts en Afrique (Afrique francophone) Call for Knowledge Management Consultant for facilitating workshop on KM at AFF (Francophone Africa) International technical webinar – learning from experiences to increase forest data transparency for climate action Information sharing workshop on challenges and opportunities in forest management in Africa Regional training workshop on climate finance and developing bankable projects for African forestry stakeholders Call for consultancy services: development of stories and videos on impact of AFF activities in Kenya, Zambia and Cameroon Renforcement des capacités des acteurs forestiers Africains pour la rédaction et la publication des rapports et articles techniques et scientifiques Consultancy at AFF: Strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders for technical writing and publishing scientific papers 2022 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) How to save the future of Africa’s forests Call for proposals: strengthening the understanding of the dynamics of the African forest vegetation under changing climate through permanent sampling plots Regional training webinar on M&E for AFF members AFF newsletter: volume 8 issue 1 COP 26: Panel discussion on innovative gender and nature based solutions for climate change in the Congo Basin Invitation to join the AFF Community of Practice on NTFPs value chains Invitation to register for the achieving sustainable forest management through research and development in SADC webinar AFF Call for editing and proofreading services for English to French translated training compendiums Job Opportunity: FSC Communications Manager, Africa AFF Regional training workshop on forest and tree-based climate change mitigation for African forestry stakeholders Climate Change Negotiations for Young African Negotiators Online Course CBFP Study Package Publications Package d’études du PFBC Register for UNFSS Dialogue – Climate finance opportunities to foster forest-positive agriculture Post-doctoral Research Grant: Joint ASRT-BA Research Grants Program For African Researchers Invitation to join a Community of Practice on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement IUFRO WORLD DAY – Final call to register and launch of the Interactive Map! AFF Sub-regional training webinar for Francophone Africa on understanding and mainstreaming into forestry national policies, plans and actions of decisions from global and regional climate change related processes AFF Regional webinar for validation of teaching compendiums AFAS call for applications – Côte d’Ivoire – deadline September 15th Challenges Facing Women in Science AFAS call- The African Climate and Environment Center – Future African Savannas Services de consultance: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en République Centrafricaine Call for consultancy services: ‘Evaluation of sawn timber value chains in Central African Republic’ Building a successful forestry career in Africa Webinaires sous-régionaux sur le partage d’informations et d’expériences sur les réponse de la gouvernance forestière nationale de l’Accord de Paris et la contribution des ressources forestières des zones sèches au renforcement de la resilience des communautés face au changement climatique en Afrique. Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for technical and professional training on forests and climate change adaptation in African forestry Call for expert to review knowledge products on enhancement of national forest governance to respond to the Paris Agreement Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for short course on forests and climate change adaptation and forests and climate change mitigation Appel à candidatures: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en Afrique Deadline extended: evaluation of efficiency of sawn timber value chains in selected countries in Africa Call for applications: post-doctoral fellowship on interaction between forest, people and climate change in Africa EXTENDED DEADLINE -IUFRO WORLD DAY: Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 on 28-29 September Vacancy: International Forestry and Natural Resources Specialist Call for English to French translation services of AFF Training Compendiums Call for Applications: The Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science New Job Openings – FSC AFF Call for experts to review knowledge products on integration of Forest and tree based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change XV World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 5 / June 2021 XV World Forestry Congress: Call for side events Projects Officer (M/F/D) Innovate4Climate (I4C) 2021 Knowledge Management Consultant for facilitating workshop on KM at AFF XV WFC new call for abstracts for papers and posters Consultancy: Online Discussion Moderators for AFF Communities of Practice OWSD PhD Fellowships Call for national experts: strengthening capacity among African forestry stakeholders for implementing REDD+ in Anglophone and Lusophone Africa International Day of Forests 2021 Mobilising Private Investment in the Great Green Wall AFF Call for National experts for assessment of forest planning and management in different forest types in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique The launch of call for proposals for community-based forest/land management demonstration initiatives by FAO and ECOWAS Save the Date – 1st African Forum on Urban Forests (5-9 July 2021) Virtual AWARD One Planet Fellowship call for young climate researchers seeking career acceleration opportunity International Climate Protection Fellowship Pre-call Announcement for RUFORUM Young Scientists Award (YSA) Postponement of XV World Forestry Congress! New FAO publication on Forest-related disasters Join the Global Network for Young Professionals in Forestry! ADVERTISEMENT FOR TWO POST DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Women in Forestry Africa Vacancies Announcement – Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) SLU-AFF Webinar on Sustainable business models for charcoal in Africa New Publication Alert: Miombo Woodlands in a Changing Environment; Securing the Resilience and Sustainability of People and Woodlands XV World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 2 / September 2020 International Scholarships available for the 2021 MSc Course in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany Job Opportunity: AFF Senior Programme Officer Calling for abstracts and side event proposals for the XV World Forestry Congress! RE-PUBLICITÉ – Renforcer la capacité des parties prenantes de la foresterie africaine à développer des projets bancables sur l’amélioration de la résilience au changement climatique et des moyens de subsistance des communautés dépendantes des forêts et des arbres RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry for developing bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods. RE-PUBLICITÉ: les capacités des acteurs forestiers africains en matière de mise en œuvre des options d’adaptation et d’atténuation basées sur les forêts et les arbres dans différents paysages V World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 1 / July 2020 The call for contributions to the XV World Forestry Congress is now open! New global climate action report released RE-ADVERTISED: Call for experts for strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders on the implementation of forest and tree-based adaptation and mitigation options in different landscapes AFF Call for experts on development of bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods Save the date – XV World Forestry Congress Information Session – 14 July 2020 Call for Expert on Great Green Wall (GGW) Non-timber Forest Product (NTFP) Value Chain Analysis AFF Consultancy opportunity for efficiency and effectiveness training CELEBRATION OF WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY – THEME: FOOD SAFETY, EVERYONE’S BUSINESS Call for Applications for PhD Scholarships in Forestry (20 Positions available) Apply to be an AAS Affiliate What do we know about Africa and its forest resources? ‘Living Earth Community: Multiple Ways of Being and Knowing’ Building resilience, mapping tree cover, and expanding forests Afforestation vital in making Africa climate resilient, pandemic ready International Week for Biological Diversity – WWF Toolkit Call for Scholarships – 3rd Cohort of RSIF PhD Scholarships COVID-19 pandemic: How nature steps in to refill ‘empty forests’ when animals disappear Job Opening – FSC Congo Basin Coordinator Integrated assessment of air quality and climate change in Africa 2020-2021 The GFOI Inventory of Activities, a portal to track forest monitoring support for climate action Liberia expands a key elephant park again, this time with help of locals EcoHealth 2020: Working together for a health, just and sustainable planet Apply now for the Keeling Curve Prize Celebrating the 16th International Mountain Day (11 Dec 2019) in Africa Scholarships for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes on water Termes de reference sur politiques et pratiques de gestion durable des terres dans differents types de forets en Afrique Call for applications: consultancy services on sustainable land management policies and practices in different forest types in Africa Request for Proposal on Analysis of Public Sector Climate, Forest, and Land Use Strategies and Determination of Investment Readiness Score Terms of Reference – AFF Gender Consultant Consultancy services on the potential of African countries for the production and use of liquid biofuels for green economies in Africa Research fellowships on assessment of gender responsive resilience to climate change of biophysical and socio-economic systems Research fellowships on assessment of trends of impacts of climate change on forest and tree-resources and coping mechanisms in Africa Recruitment of Experts to review knowledge products produced by the African Forest Forum Recrutement d’experts chargés de la révision des productions scientifiques élaborés par le Forum Forestier Africain Call for applications: International Climate Protection Fellowships AFF Quarterly Newsletter -Volume 8 Issue 1 International Consultant on ROAM Analysis Special issue by IFR on studies undertaken by AFF and its partners Safaricom commits to plant 5 million trees in 5 years WeForest – Programme Director, Africa New report: Global forest wildlife populations in significant decline Just released: Video: Morocco: Recognizing the importance of insects FSC® accredited ISO and Forest Management courses Debtors! Or thieves? KFS announces over 200 vacancies Ethiopia ‘breaks’ tree-planting record to tackle climate change Report: Climate and mortality rates in Kenya, Mali, and Malawi Achieving sustainable development through Silviculture: focus on tree domestication Young Journalist Award Abu Dhabi Meeting Takes Stock of Progress Ahead of UN Climate Action Summit Remote sensing, monitoring and/or management and sustainable livelihoods specialist – peatlands and mangroves Agro-Forestry Specialist, Uganda Study finds lemurs in degraded Madagascar forest skinny and stunted Kenya Forest Service allocates area for endangered Bongo species World Biodiversity Forum 2020 – Call for Session and Workshop Proposals now open! Rethinking Global Climate Action beyond 2020 Nigeria plans 8-fold increase in palm oil production World Rainforest Day – 22nd June 2019 World Rainforest Day (22nd of June) – Toolkit available! International/National Consultant to Prepare the Project Document/CEO Endorsement Package for a Full-sized GEF Project Call for Applications – PASET RSIF PhD scholarships Obada Prize CARN ASPIRE Grants for the Congo Basin Putting local people at the heart of land restoration Forests for peace and well-being Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2019: Forests for Peace and Well-being The Land Accelerator call for applications Empower locals to better manage forests – Experts AFF marks anniversary with tree planting craftsmanship in Karura Forest Africa’s certified forest least in the world, study reveals Speakers Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Coordination in Implementing Strategic Plan for Forests, as Forum Continues Session The most effective way to tackle climate change? Plant 1 trillion trees Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist – Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS) Post Doctoral Fellow – Climate and Policy FAO-SPGS III Newsletter_Issue #5 International Day of Forests 2019 AFF 10th Anniversary Video Production Services Request for Proposals (RFP) Commonwealth Forestry Association – Young Forester Award 2020 launched Call for Articles: Nature & Faune journal issue on biodiversity, wildlife and protected areas European School of Sustainability Science and Research- Doctoral Programme on Climate Change Adaptation by Publications New publication on enabling legal frameworks for community forestry Call for expression of interest for “Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis” in Ethiopia Call for expression of interest for “Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis” in Madagascar INBAR consultancy for Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis in Ghana MSc Tropical Forestry (distance learning): 10 scholarships available for September 2019 entry Bamboo policy integration analysis – Terms of Reference (TORs) Forest management: Case study of charcoal production in East Africa AFF Terms of Reference for Graphic Design Consultant AFF Terms of Reference for Knowledge Management Consultant Dare to Invent the Future: Apply to be a UN Young Champion of the Earth International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture ICRAF & CIFOR Merger: Accelerating Impact for a Sustainable World Call for participants extended! Youth action in forest health competition: Africa & Near East AFF, SLU and KEFRI launch AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) virtual community dedicated to empowering youth in sustainable forestry Are you a torchbearer for African Environmental Science? The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is looking for you. AFF – HLG Monthly Monitoring of EU Forest Value Chains: Vol. I, No.8, February 2025 🌳Join the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) Community🌳 ÉVALUATION DES PRINCIPAUX DÉTERMINANTS DE LA DURABILITÉ DES OPTIONS EXISTANTES EN MATIÈRE D’ÉNERGIE PRODUITE À PARTIR D’ARBRES, DE L’APPROVISIONNEMENT EN BIOMASSE À LA CONSOMMATION EN PASSANT PAR LA TRANSFORMATION Call for consultancy services: Assessment of key sustainability determinants for existing tree-based energy options from biomass procurement, processing to consumption Call for papers for a Special Issue of Forest Policy and Economics Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Eastern and Southern Africa) Appel à modérateur en ligne : Communauté de pratique sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse africaine dans le secteur forestier ( Afrique de l’Ouest, Centrale et du Nord ) Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Western, Central and Northern Africa) UN-REDD Safeguards Specialist, Africa Region ÉVALUATION DES CONNAISSANCES TRADITIONNELLES ET LOCALES SUR LES ESPÈCES ALIMENTAIRES FORESTIÈRES ET ARBORICOLES DANS LES POINTS CHAUDS DE LA BIODIVERSITÉ EN AFRIQUE Call for Consultancy Services: Assessing traditional and indigenous knowledge on forest and tree-based food species in biodiversity hotspots in Africa Call for proposals: provision of methodological frameworks on loss and damage assessments Call for online regional facilitator: Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa Appel à experts nationaux: Recherche et contextualisation des connaissances sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse dans le secteur forestier Africain: cas d’étude du Kenya et du Cameroun Join the AFF-FAO Community of Practice on enhancing interest of youth and young professionals in forestry and wildlife profession and education Call for National Experts: Research and Contextualization of Knowledge on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Kenya and Cameroon) Call for Applications: Youth Advisory Council Members for the AfricanYouth4Forests Project Join our Community of Practice on climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: development of climate resilient value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa’s forest biodiversity hotspots RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: evaluation of national governance instruments on desertification, biodiversity and climate change on forestry Expert pour cartographier l’environnement des médias scientifiques et évaluer leurs besoins en matière de capacité à faire du reportage en foresterie et sur des questions connexes (Afrique anglophone/francophone). Call for consultancy services: mapping of the science-media environment and an assessment on the capacity needs of science journalists in reporting forestry and related issues Call for consultancy services: increasing collaboration and coordination among Miombo/Mopane child projects and scaling out impacts beyond Impact Newly launched National Forest Inventory: Online Facilitated Course by FAO AFF renews commitment to strengthen partnerships in Kenya Call for consultancy services: developing a partnership policy for the African Forest Forum (AFF) First International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation Call for Expressions of Interest: Wood Harvesting and Processing Technical Advisor (2402390) Call for Expressions of Interest: Forest Finance and Investment Technical Advisor (2402358) AFF and the High-Level Group on EU Policy Innovation collaborate to raise the profile of forestry in Africa Call for online regional facilitator: climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors Call for online regional facilitator: enhancing the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education Africa Knowledge Exchange on strengthening REDD+ implementation and Learning Lab on social inclusion Call for Science Coordinator: International Conference on Afforestation and Reforestation (ICAR) Registration and Call for Abstracts | 13th Oppenheimer Research Conference Join the AFF-UN-REDD Community of Practice on unlocking African REDD+ finance Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Conference, Zambia, 11-15 March, 2024 Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing interventions addressing climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing initiatives to enhance the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education Call for online regional facilitator for a Community of Practice on: Unlocking sustainable solutions for effective REDD+ Result Based Payments in Africa National Policy Dialogue in Uganda to enhance coordination and integration of REDD+ across key sectors of the economy. Kenyan Youth Perspectives on Forests Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better world Kenya to host international summit for Disaster Risk Reduction AFF and High-Level Group to strengthen cooperation for improved forest-based bioeconomy in Africa Call for Nominations for the 2024 CPF Wangari Maathai Forest Champion Award Call for consultancy services on developing a partnership policy for the African Forest Forum (AFF) Key messages delivered to AFWC24 on Results Based Finance, social inclusion and benefits sharing mechanisms in African countries’ REDD+ process Learning Lab on REDD+ Results based Finance and Knowledge Exchange on Social Inclusion and Benefits Sharing Mechanisms Changing of Guard at AFF Secretariat ACW 2023 Side event: forests and carbon credits – opportunities and challenges in tapping climate finance for investment in Africa Unlocking sustainable investment in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action in Africa Online course on Forest and Land Monitoring for Climate Action – SEPAL NatureNews opens entries for HEAD Awards on climate change actions Branching out: the forest podcast – new episode AFF Regional workshop on sharing information and experiences on forest and tree-based ecosystem services for socio-ecological resilience to climate change in Africa AFF Training workshop on forest planning and forest management in different forest types in Eastern and Southern Africa RE-ANNONCÉ: Offre de Consultance Sur Renforcer la capacité pour un changement politique visant l’amélioration de la mise en œuvre et l’intégration de la REDD+ en Afrique : capitaliser sur les meilleures pratiques et les leçons apprises dans un environnement en évolution RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity for policy change to improve REDD+ implementation and integration in Africa: capitalizing on best practices and lessons learnt in an evolving environment Call for consultancy services: recruitment of experts to review and synthesise information on the nexus between climate change, forests and trees Postdoctoral researcher in Rural Development in the Global South Vacancy Announcement-Executive Secretary XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Reminder for Call of Abstracts Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms International Congress on Planted Forests 7-10/11/2023 in Nairobi, Kenya Consultancy Opportunity – United Nations Environment Programme Young People at solving Climate Crisis through a Massive Afforestation Initiative – Zimbabwe Youth turn to planting trees as income venture Avis de publication de poste FAO – Conseiller Technique du projet PROMIRE (2300611) Join Launch Webinar of Global Report on Forests and Human Health – 21 March, 15:00 CET AVAILABLE NOW – State of Finance for Nature in Cities: Summary for Local Policymakers Call for applications- L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents – Sub-Saharan Africa Call for Abstracts: Forests & Society Towards 2050 – IUFRO World Congress 2024 International Day of Forests 2023: Healthy Forests for Healthy People AWARD Announces the Call for the Second Cohort of its Fellowship Targeting African Women in Agricultural Policy PhD project scholarship call – ZEF/RLC – Agro-ecology among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa Community of Practice: REDD+ and best practices integrating forests and tree-based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change in Africa Engaging youth in improving livelihoods and the environment through sustainable forestry in Kenya Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH requests submissions for project proposals 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 AFF, SLU and KEFRI partner to promote involvement of young people in sustainable forestry and livelihoods in Kenya Appel a manifestation d’interet pour la formation en redaction technique et publication des articles scientifiques pour les acteur forestiers Africain Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs 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) PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for students from LDCs – the call is open! (deadline: 5 Oct 2022) Call for independent scientists to join the UNCCD Science-Policy Interface (SPI) Appel à experts AFF : rédaction technique et scientifique pour les pays francophones Re-advertisement: AAS Executive Director role National validation workshop: framework for integration of forest and farm tree-based climate change mitigation and adaptation in Zambia 8th call for Postdoctoral fellowship “Science by Women” Dialogues sur les politiques pour améliorer la gouvernance forestière, les moyens de subsistance et l’action climatique en Afrique Atelier regional de formation sur l’adaptation au changement climatique basee sur les forets et les arbres pour les acteurs forestiers Africains Call for experts: strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resin and other non-timber forest products value chains Launch of the West African Land Cover Reference System (WALCRS) publication | 26 July 2022, 14:00-16:00 CEST The IUFRO Short Scientific Visit Strengthening the capacity of forestry stakeholders to develop bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change Invitation à participer : atelier de formation virtuelle sur la gestion des connaissances (via Zoom) Invitation to join: AFF Community of Practice on ‘advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change’ FAO CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2201578: Technical Specialist – National Forest Inventory German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD) Scholarships AWS X GPSNR Webinar: Pathways Towards Good Water Stewardship in Sustainable Natural Rubber Production Réunion du ‘Forum des membres’du Forum Forestier Africain (Du 28 au 30 juin 2022) Meeting of the Members’ Forum of the African Forest Forum (June 28-30, 2022) XXVI IUFRO World Congress: Call for Session Proposals Training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientific papers AFF calls for enhanced integration of nature-based solutions for climate resilience in Africa Appel à propositions de projets pilotes – Sur la gestion durable des terres pour l’amélioration des moyens de subsistance et la stabilité des écosystèmes dans le contexte du changement climatique en Afrique Call for pilot project proposals: sustainable land management for livelihood improvement and stability of ecosystems in the context of changing climate in Africa Call for online regional facilitator for AFF Community of Practice on ‘Advancing women in African forestry’ Call for expression of interest: training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientifically sound knowledge products Invitation to participate: AFF hybrid side event at UNCCD COP 15 Invitation: AFF hybrid side event at the XV World Forestry Congress Call for English to French translation services of AFF training compendiums in African forestry. XV WFC – Hybrid Congress modality announced / XVe Congrès forestier mondial — Annonce de la modalité hybride adoptée par le Congrès Atelier de partage d’informations sur les défis et opportunités de la gestion des forêts en Afrique (Afrique francophone) Call for Knowledge Management Consultant for facilitating workshop on KM at AFF (Francophone Africa) International technical webinar – learning from experiences to increase forest data transparency for climate action Information sharing workshop on challenges and opportunities in forest management in Africa Regional training workshop on climate finance and developing bankable projects for African forestry stakeholders Call for consultancy services: development of stories and videos on impact of AFF activities in Kenya, Zambia and Cameroon Renforcement des capacités des acteurs forestiers Africains pour la rédaction et la publication des rapports et articles techniques et scientifiques Consultancy at AFF: Strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders for technical writing and publishing scientific papers 2022 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers (Japan Award) How to save the future of Africa’s forests Call for proposals: strengthening the understanding of the dynamics of the African forest vegetation under changing climate through permanent sampling plots Regional training webinar on M&E for AFF members AFF newsletter: volume 8 issue 1 COP 26: Panel discussion on innovative gender and nature based solutions for climate change in the Congo Basin Invitation to join the AFF Community of Practice on NTFPs value chains Invitation to register for the achieving sustainable forest management through research and development in SADC webinar AFF Call for editing and proofreading services for English to French translated training compendiums Job Opportunity: FSC Communications Manager, Africa AFF Regional training workshop on forest and tree-based climate change mitigation for African forestry stakeholders Climate Change Negotiations for Young African Negotiators Online Course CBFP Study Package Publications Package d’études du PFBC Register for UNFSS Dialogue – Climate finance opportunities to foster forest-positive agriculture Post-doctoral Research Grant: Joint ASRT-BA Research Grants Program For African Researchers Invitation to join a Community of Practice on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement IUFRO WORLD DAY – Final call to register and launch of the Interactive Map! AFF Sub-regional training webinar for Francophone Africa on understanding and mainstreaming into forestry national policies, plans and actions of decisions from global and regional climate change related processes AFF Regional webinar for validation of teaching compendiums AFAS call for applications – Côte d’Ivoire – deadline September 15th Challenges Facing Women in Science AFAS call- The African Climate and Environment Center – Future African Savannas Services de consultance: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en République Centrafricaine Call for consultancy services: ‘Evaluation of sawn timber value chains in Central African Republic’ Building a successful forestry career in Africa Webinaires sous-régionaux sur le partage d’informations et d’expériences sur les réponse de la gouvernance forestière nationale de l’Accord de Paris et la contribution des ressources forestières des zones sèches au renforcement de la resilience des communautés face au changement climatique en Afrique. Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for technical and professional training on forests and climate change adaptation in African forestry Call for expert to review knowledge products on enhancement of national forest governance to respond to the Paris Agreement Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for short course on forests and climate change adaptation and forests and climate change mitigation Appel à candidatures: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en Afrique Deadline extended: evaluation of efficiency of sawn timber value chains in selected countries in Africa Call for applications: post-doctoral fellowship on interaction between forest, people and climate change in Africa EXTENDED DEADLINE -IUFRO WORLD DAY: Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 on 28-29 September Vacancy: International Forestry and Natural Resources Specialist Call for English to French translation services of AFF Training Compendiums Call for Applications: The Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science New Job Openings – FSC AFF Call for experts to review knowledge products on integration of Forest and tree based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change XV World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 5 / June 2021 XV World Forestry Congress: Call for side events Projects Officer (M/F/D) Innovate4Climate (I4C) 2021 Knowledge Management Consultant for facilitating workshop on KM at AFF XV WFC new call for abstracts for papers and posters Consultancy: Online Discussion Moderators for AFF Communities of Practice OWSD PhD Fellowships Call for national experts: strengthening capacity among African forestry stakeholders for implementing REDD+ in Anglophone and Lusophone Africa International Day of Forests 2021 Mobilising Private Investment in the Great Green Wall AFF Call for National experts for assessment of forest planning and management in different forest types in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique The launch of call for proposals for community-based forest/land management demonstration initiatives by FAO and ECOWAS Save the Date – 1st African Forum on Urban Forests (5-9 July 2021) Virtual AWARD One Planet Fellowship call for young climate researchers seeking career acceleration opportunity International Climate Protection Fellowship Pre-call Announcement for RUFORUM Young Scientists Award (YSA) Postponement of XV World Forestry Congress! New FAO publication on Forest-related disasters Join the Global Network for Young Professionals in Forestry! ADVERTISEMENT FOR TWO POST DOCTORAL POSITIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Women in Forestry Africa Vacancies Announcement – Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) SLU-AFF Webinar on Sustainable business models for charcoal in Africa New Publication Alert: Miombo Woodlands in a Changing Environment; Securing the Resilience and Sustainability of People and Woodlands XV World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 2 / September 2020 International Scholarships available for the 2021 MSc Course in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany Job Opportunity: AFF Senior Programme Officer Calling for abstracts and side event proposals for the XV World Forestry Congress! RE-PUBLICITÉ – Renforcer la capacité des parties prenantes de la foresterie africaine à développer des projets bancables sur l’amélioration de la résilience au changement climatique et des moyens de subsistance des communautés dépendantes des forêts et des arbres RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry for developing bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods. RE-PUBLICITÉ: les capacités des acteurs forestiers africains en matière de mise en œuvre des options d’adaptation et d’atténuation basées sur les forêts et les arbres dans différents paysages V World Forestry Congress Newsletter – Vol. 1 / July 2020 The call for contributions to the XV World Forestry Congress is now open! New global climate action report released RE-ADVERTISED: Call for experts for strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders on the implementation of forest and tree-based adaptation and mitigation options in different landscapes AFF Call for experts on development of bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods Save the date – XV World Forestry Congress Information Session – 14 July 2020 Call for Expert on Great Green Wall (GGW) Non-timber Forest Product (NTFP) Value Chain Analysis AFF Consultancy opportunity for efficiency and effectiveness training CELEBRATION OF WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY – THEME: FOOD SAFETY, EVERYONE’S BUSINESS Call for Applications for PhD Scholarships in Forestry (20 Positions available) Apply to be an AAS Affiliate What do we know about Africa and its forest resources? ‘Living Earth Community: Multiple Ways of Being and Knowing’ Building resilience, mapping tree cover, and expanding forests Afforestation vital in making Africa climate resilient, pandemic ready International Week for Biological Diversity – WWF Toolkit Call for Scholarships – 3rd Cohort of RSIF PhD Scholarships COVID-19 pandemic: How nature steps in to refill ‘empty forests’ when animals disappear Job Opening – FSC Congo Basin Coordinator Integrated assessment of air quality and climate change in Africa 2020-2021 The GFOI Inventory of Activities, a portal to track forest monitoring support for climate action Liberia expands a key elephant park again, this time with help of locals EcoHealth 2020: Working together for a health, just and sustainable planet Apply now for the Keeling Curve Prize Celebrating the 16th International Mountain Day (11 Dec 2019) in Africa Scholarships for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programmes on water Termes de reference sur politiques et pratiques de gestion durable des terres dans differents types de forets en Afrique Call for applications: consultancy services on sustainable land management policies and practices in different forest types in Africa Request for Proposal on Analysis of Public Sector Climate, Forest, and Land Use Strategies and Determination of Investment Readiness Score Terms of Reference – AFF Gender Consultant Consultancy services on the potential of African countries for the production and use of liquid biofuels for green economies in Africa Research fellowships on assessment of gender responsive resilience to climate change of biophysical and socio-economic systems Research fellowships on assessment of trends of impacts of climate change on forest and tree-resources and coping mechanisms in Africa Recruitment of Experts to review knowledge products produced by the African Forest Forum Recrutement d’experts chargés de la révision des productions scientifiques élaborés par le Forum Forestier Africain Call for applications: International Climate Protection Fellowships AFF Quarterly Newsletter -Volume 8 Issue 1 International Consultant on ROAM Analysis Special issue by IFR on studies undertaken by AFF and its partners Safaricom commits to plant 5 million trees in 5 years WeForest – Programme Director, Africa New report: Global forest wildlife populations in significant decline Just released: Video: Morocco: Recognizing the importance of insects FSC® accredited ISO and Forest Management courses Debtors! Or thieves? KFS announces over 200 vacancies Ethiopia ‘breaks’ tree-planting record to tackle climate change Report: Climate and mortality rates in Kenya, Mali, and Malawi Achieving sustainable development through Silviculture: focus on tree domestication Young Journalist Award Abu Dhabi Meeting Takes Stock of Progress Ahead of UN Climate Action Summit Remote sensing, monitoring and/or management and sustainable livelihoods specialist – peatlands and mangroves Agro-Forestry Specialist, Uganda Study finds lemurs in degraded Madagascar forest skinny and stunted Kenya Forest Service allocates area for endangered Bongo species World Biodiversity Forum 2020 – Call for Session and Workshop Proposals now open! Rethinking Global Climate Action beyond 2020 Nigeria plans 8-fold increase in palm oil production World Rainforest Day – 22nd June 2019 World Rainforest Day (22nd of June) – Toolkit available! International/National Consultant to Prepare the Project Document/CEO Endorsement Package for a Full-sized GEF Project Call for Applications – PASET RSIF PhD scholarships Obada Prize CARN ASPIRE Grants for the Congo Basin Putting local people at the heart of land restoration Forests for peace and well-being Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2019: Forests for Peace and Well-being The Land Accelerator call for applications Empower locals to better manage forests – Experts AFF marks anniversary with tree planting craftsmanship in Karura Forest Africa’s certified forest least in the world, study reveals Speakers Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Coordination in Implementing Strategic Plan for Forests, as Forum Continues Session The most effective way to tackle climate change? Plant 1 trillion trees Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist – Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS) Post Doctoral Fellow – Climate and Policy FAO-SPGS III Newsletter_Issue #5 International Day of Forests 2019 AFF 10th Anniversary Video Production Services Request for Proposals (RFP) Commonwealth Forestry Association – Young Forester Award 2020 launched Call for Articles: Nature & Faune journal issue on biodiversity, wildlife and protected areas European School of Sustainability Science and Research- Doctoral Programme on Climate Change Adaptation by Publications New publication on enabling legal frameworks for community forestry Call for expression of interest for “Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis” in Ethiopia Call for expression of interest for “Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis” in Madagascar INBAR consultancy for Bamboo Policy Integration Analysis in Ghana MSc Tropical Forestry (distance learning): 10 scholarships available for September 2019 entry Bamboo policy integration analysis – Terms of Reference (TORs) Forest management: Case study of charcoal production in East Africa AFF Terms of Reference for Graphic Design Consultant AFF Terms of Reference for Knowledge Management Consultant Dare to Invent the Future: Apply to be a UN Young Champion of the Earth International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture ICRAF & CIFOR Merger: Accelerating Impact for a Sustainable World Registration open for Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa
AFF, SLU and KEFRI launch AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) virtual community dedicated to empowering youth in sustainable forestry
Are you a torchbearer for African Environmental Science? The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is looking for you.
ÉVALUATION DES PRINCIPAUX DÉTERMINANTS DE LA DURABILITÉ DES OPTIONS EXISTANTES EN MATIÈRE D’ÉNERGIE PRODUITE À PARTIR D’ARBRES, DE L’APPROVISIONNEMENT EN BIOMASSE À LA CONSOMMATION EN PASSANT PAR LA TRANSFORMATION
Call for consultancy services: Assessment of key sustainability determinants for existing tree-based energy options from biomass procurement, processing to consumption
Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Eastern and Southern Africa)
Appel à modérateur en ligne : Communauté de pratique sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse africaine dans le secteur forestier ( Afrique de l’Ouest, Centrale et du Nord )
Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Western, Central and Northern Africa)
ÉVALUATION DES CONNAISSANCES TRADITIONNELLES ET LOCALES SUR LES ESPÈCES ALIMENTAIRES FORESTIÈRES ET ARBORICOLES DANS LES POINTS CHAUDS DE LA BIODIVERSITÉ EN AFRIQUE
Call for Consultancy Services: Assessing traditional and indigenous knowledge on forest and tree-based food species in biodiversity hotspots in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator: Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa
Appel à experts nationaux: Recherche et contextualisation des connaissances sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse dans le secteur forestier Africain: cas d’étude du Kenya et du Cameroun
Join the AFF-FAO Community of Practice on enhancing interest of youth and young professionals in forestry and wildlife profession and education
Call for National Experts: Research and Contextualization of Knowledge on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Kenya and Cameroon)
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: development of climate resilient value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa’s forest biodiversity hotspots
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: evaluation of national governance instruments on desertification, biodiversity and climate change on forestry
Expert pour cartographier l’environnement des médias scientifiques et évaluer leurs besoins en matière de capacité à faire du reportage en foresterie et sur des questions connexes (Afrique anglophone/francophone).
Call for consultancy services: mapping of the science-media environment and an assessment on the capacity needs of science journalists in reporting forestry and related issues
Call for consultancy services: increasing collaboration and coordination among Miombo/Mopane child projects and scaling out impacts beyond Impact
AFF and the High-Level Group on EU Policy Innovation collaborate to raise the profile of forestry in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator: enhancing the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education
Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient
Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing interventions addressing climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors
Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing initiatives to enhance the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education
Call for online regional facilitator for a Community of Practice on: Unlocking sustainable solutions for effective REDD+ Result Based Payments in Africa
National Policy Dialogue in Uganda to enhance coordination and integration of REDD+ across key sectors of the economy.
Key messages delivered to AFWC24 on Results Based Finance, social inclusion and benefits sharing mechanisms in African countries’ REDD+ process
Learning Lab on REDD+ Results based Finance and Knowledge Exchange on Social Inclusion and Benefits Sharing Mechanisms
ACW 2023 Side event: forests and carbon credits – opportunities and challenges in tapping climate finance for investment in Africa
AFF Regional workshop on sharing information and experiences on forest and tree-based ecosystem services for socio-ecological resilience to climate change in Africa
AFF Training workshop on forest planning and forest management in different forest types in Eastern and Southern Africa
RE-ANNONCÉ: Offre de Consultance Sur Renforcer la capacité pour un changement politique visant l’amélioration de la mise en œuvre et l’intégration de la REDD+ en Afrique : capitaliser sur les meilleures pratiques et les leçons apprises dans un environnement en évolution
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity for policy change to improve REDD+ implementation and integration in Africa: capitalizing on best practices and lessons learnt in an evolving environment
Call for consultancy services: recruitment of experts to review and synthesise information on the nexus between climate change, forests and trees
AWARD Announces the Call for the Second Cohort of its Fellowship Targeting African Women in Agricultural Policy
PhD project scholarship call – ZEF/RLC – Agro-ecology among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Community of Practice: REDD+ and best practices integrating forests and tree-based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change in Africa
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
AFF, SLU and KEFRI partner to promote involvement of young people in sustainable forestry and livelihoods in Kenya
Appel a manifestation d’interet pour la formation en redaction technique et publication des articles scientifiques pour les acteur forestiers Africain
Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs
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)
PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for students from LDCs – the call is open! (deadline: 5 Oct 2022)
National validation workshop: framework for integration of forest and farm tree-based climate change mitigation and adaptation in Zambia
Dialogues sur les politiques pour améliorer la gouvernance forestière, les moyens de subsistance et l’action climatique en Afrique
Atelier regional de formation sur l’adaptation au changement climatique basee sur les forets et les arbres pour les acteurs forestiers Africains
Call for experts: strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resin and other non-timber forest products value chains
Launch of the West African Land Cover Reference System (WALCRS) publication | 26 July 2022, 14:00-16:00 CEST
Strengthening the capacity of forestry stakeholders to develop bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change
Invitation to join: AFF Community of Practice on ‘advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change’
FAO CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2201578: Technical Specialist – National Forest Inventory
AWS X GPSNR Webinar: Pathways Towards Good Water Stewardship in Sustainable Natural Rubber Production
Appel à propositions de projets pilotes – Sur la gestion durable des terres pour l’amélioration des moyens de subsistance et la stabilité des écosystèmes dans le contexte du changement climatique en Afrique
Call for pilot project proposals: sustainable land management for livelihood improvement and stability of ecosystems in the context of changing climate in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator for AFF Community of Practice on ‘Advancing women in African forestry’
Call for expression of interest: training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientifically sound knowledge products
XV WFC – Hybrid Congress modality announced / XVe Congrès forestier mondial — Annonce de la modalité hybride adoptée par le Congrès
Atelier de partage d’informations sur les défis et opportunités de la gestion des forêts en Afrique (Afrique francophone)
International technical webinar – learning from experiences to increase forest data transparency for climate action
Regional training workshop on climate finance and developing bankable projects for African forestry stakeholders
Call for consultancy services: development of stories and videos on impact of AFF activities in Kenya, Zambia and Cameroon
Renforcement des capacités des acteurs forestiers Africains pour la rédaction et la publication des rapports et articles techniques et scientifiques
Consultancy at AFF: Strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders for technical writing and publishing scientific papers
Call for proposals: strengthening the understanding of the dynamics of the African forest vegetation under changing climate through permanent sampling plots
COP 26: Panel discussion on innovative gender and nature based solutions for climate change in the Congo Basin
Invitation to register for the achieving sustainable forest management through research and development in SADC webinar
AFF Regional training workshop on forest and tree-based climate change mitigation for African forestry stakeholders
Invitation to join a Community of Practice on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement
AFF Sub-regional training webinar for Francophone Africa on understanding and mainstreaming into forestry national policies, plans and actions of decisions from global and regional climate change related processes
Services de consultance: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en République Centrafricaine
Webinaires sous-régionaux sur le partage d’informations et d’expériences sur les réponse de la gouvernance forestière nationale de l’Accord de Paris et la contribution des ressources forestières des zones sèches au renforcement de la resilience des communautés face au changement climatique en Afrique.
Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for technical and professional training on forests and climate change adaptation in African forestry
Call for expert to review knowledge products on enhancement of national forest governance to respond to the Paris Agreement
Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for short course on forests and climate change adaptation and forests and climate change mitigation
Deadline extended: evaluation of efficiency of sawn timber value chains in selected countries in Africa
Call for applications: post-doctoral fellowship on interaction between forest, people and climate change in Africa
AFF Call for experts to review knowledge products on integration of Forest and tree based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change
Call for national experts: strengthening capacity among African forestry stakeholders for implementing REDD+ in Anglophone and Lusophone Africa
AFF Call for National experts for assessment of forest planning and management in different forest types in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique
The launch of call for proposals for community-based forest/land management demonstration initiatives by FAO and ECOWAS
AWARD One Planet Fellowship call for young climate researchers seeking career acceleration opportunity
New Publication Alert: Miombo Woodlands in a Changing Environment; Securing the Resilience and Sustainability of People and Woodlands
International Scholarships available for the 2021 MSc Course in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany
RE-PUBLICITÉ – Renforcer la capacité des parties prenantes de la foresterie africaine à développer des projets bancables sur l’amélioration de la résilience au changement climatique et des moyens de subsistance des communautés dépendantes des forêts et des arbres
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry for developing bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods.
RE-PUBLICITÉ: les capacités des acteurs forestiers africains en matière de mise en œuvre des options d’adaptation et d’atténuation basées sur les forêts et les arbres dans différents paysages
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for experts for strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders on the implementation of forest and tree-based adaptation and mitigation options in different landscapes
AFF Call for experts on development of bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods
Termes de reference sur politiques et pratiques de gestion durable des terres dans differents types de forets en Afrique
Call for applications: consultancy services on sustainable land management policies and practices in different forest types in Africa
Request for Proposal on Analysis of Public Sector Climate, Forest, and Land Use Strategies and Determination of Investment Readiness Score
Consultancy services on the potential of African countries for the production and use of liquid biofuels for green economies in Africa
Research fellowships on assessment of gender responsive resilience to climate change of biophysical and socio-economic systems
Research fellowships on assessment of trends of impacts of climate change on forest and tree-resources and coping mechanisms in Africa
Recrutement d’experts chargés de la révision des productions scientifiques élaborés par le Forum Forestier Africain
Remote sensing, monitoring and/or management and sustainable livelihoods specialist – peatlands and mangroves
International/National Consultant to Prepare the Project Document/CEO Endorsement Package for a Full-sized GEF Project
Speakers Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Coordination in Implementing Strategic Plan for Forests, as Forum Continues Session
Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses
European School of Sustainability Science and Research- Doctoral Programme on Climate Change Adaptation by Publications
AFF, SLU and KEFRI launch AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) virtual community dedicated to empowering youth in sustainable forestry
Are you a torchbearer for African Environmental Science? The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant is looking for you.
ÉVALUATION DES PRINCIPAUX DÉTERMINANTS DE LA DURABILITÉ DES OPTIONS EXISTANTES EN MATIÈRE D’ÉNERGIE PRODUITE À PARTIR D’ARBRES, DE L’APPROVISIONNEMENT EN BIOMASSE À LA CONSOMMATION EN PASSANT PAR LA TRANSFORMATION
Call for consultancy services: Assessment of key sustainability determinants for existing tree-based energy options from biomass procurement, processing to consumption
Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Eastern and Southern Africa)
Appel à modérateur en ligne : Communauté de pratique sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse africaine dans le secteur forestier ( Afrique de l’Ouest, Centrale et du Nord )
Call for Online Moderator: Community of Practice on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Western, Central and Northern Africa)
ÉVALUATION DES CONNAISSANCES TRADITIONNELLES ET LOCALES SUR LES ESPÈCES ALIMENTAIRES FORESTIÈRES ET ARBORICOLES DANS LES POINTS CHAUDS DE LA BIODIVERSITÉ EN AFRIQUE
Call for Consultancy Services: Assessing traditional and indigenous knowledge on forest and tree-based food species in biodiversity hotspots in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator: Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa
Appel à experts nationaux: Recherche et contextualisation des connaissances sur les défis et les opportunités pour la jeunesse dans le secteur forestier Africain: cas d’étude du Kenya et du Cameroun
Join the AFF-FAO Community of Practice on enhancing interest of youth and young professionals in forestry and wildlife profession and education
Call for National Experts: Research and Contextualization of Knowledge on Challenges and Opportunities for African Youth in Forestry (Kenya and Cameroon)
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: development of climate resilient value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa’s forest biodiversity hotspots
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services: evaluation of national governance instruments on desertification, biodiversity and climate change on forestry
Expert pour cartographier l’environnement des médias scientifiques et évaluer leurs besoins en matière de capacité à faire du reportage en foresterie et sur des questions connexes (Afrique anglophone/francophone).
Call for consultancy services: mapping of the science-media environment and an assessment on the capacity needs of science journalists in reporting forestry and related issues
Call for consultancy services: increasing collaboration and coordination among Miombo/Mopane child projects and scaling out impacts beyond Impact
AFF and the High-Level Group on EU Policy Innovation collaborate to raise the profile of forestry in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator: enhancing the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education
Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient
Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing interventions addressing climate change in the African forestry and wildlife sectors
Call for consultancy services on review and analysis of past and ongoing initiatives to enhance the interest of youth and young professionals on forest and wildlife profession and education
Call for online regional facilitator for a Community of Practice on: Unlocking sustainable solutions for effective REDD+ Result Based Payments in Africa
National Policy Dialogue in Uganda to enhance coordination and integration of REDD+ across key sectors of the economy.
Key messages delivered to AFWC24 on Results Based Finance, social inclusion and benefits sharing mechanisms in African countries’ REDD+ process
Learning Lab on REDD+ Results based Finance and Knowledge Exchange on Social Inclusion and Benefits Sharing Mechanisms
ACW 2023 Side event: forests and carbon credits – opportunities and challenges in tapping climate finance for investment in Africa
AFF Regional workshop on sharing information and experiences on forest and tree-based ecosystem services for socio-ecological resilience to climate change in Africa
AFF Training workshop on forest planning and forest management in different forest types in Eastern and Southern Africa
RE-ANNONCÉ: Offre de Consultance Sur Renforcer la capacité pour un changement politique visant l’amélioration de la mise en œuvre et l’intégration de la REDD+ en Afrique : capitaliser sur les meilleures pratiques et les leçons apprises dans un environnement en évolution
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity for policy change to improve REDD+ implementation and integration in Africa: capitalizing on best practices and lessons learnt in an evolving environment
Call for consultancy services: recruitment of experts to review and synthesise information on the nexus between climate change, forests and trees
AWARD Announces the Call for the Second Cohort of its Fellowship Targeting African Women in Agricultural Policy
PhD project scholarship call – ZEF/RLC – Agro-ecology among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Community of Practice: REDD+ and best practices integrating forests and tree-based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change in Africa
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
AFF, SLU and KEFRI partner to promote involvement of young people in sustainable forestry and livelihoods in Kenya
Appel a manifestation d’interet pour la formation en redaction technique et publication des articles scientifiques pour les acteur forestiers Africain
Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs
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)
PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for students from LDCs – the call is open! (deadline: 5 Oct 2022)
National validation workshop: framework for integration of forest and farm tree-based climate change mitigation and adaptation in Zambia
Dialogues sur les politiques pour améliorer la gouvernance forestière, les moyens de subsistance et l’action climatique en Afrique
Atelier regional de formation sur l’adaptation au changement climatique basee sur les forets et les arbres pour les acteurs forestiers Africains
Call for experts: strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resin and other non-timber forest products value chains
Launch of the West African Land Cover Reference System (WALCRS) publication | 26 July 2022, 14:00-16:00 CEST
Strengthening the capacity of forestry stakeholders to develop bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change
Invitation to join: AFF Community of Practice on ‘advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change’
FAO CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2201578: Technical Specialist – National Forest Inventory
AWS X GPSNR Webinar: Pathways Towards Good Water Stewardship in Sustainable Natural Rubber Production
Appel à propositions de projets pilotes – Sur la gestion durable des terres pour l’amélioration des moyens de subsistance et la stabilité des écosystèmes dans le contexte du changement climatique en Afrique
Call for pilot project proposals: sustainable land management for livelihood improvement and stability of ecosystems in the context of changing climate in Africa
Call for online regional facilitator for AFF Community of Practice on ‘Advancing women in African forestry’
Call for expression of interest: training workshop on technical writing and publishing scientifically sound knowledge products
XV WFC – Hybrid Congress modality announced / XVe Congrès forestier mondial — Annonce de la modalité hybride adoptée par le Congrès
Atelier de partage d’informations sur les défis et opportunités de la gestion des forêts en Afrique (Afrique francophone)
International technical webinar – learning from experiences to increase forest data transparency for climate action
Regional training workshop on climate finance and developing bankable projects for African forestry stakeholders
Call for consultancy services: development of stories and videos on impact of AFF activities in Kenya, Zambia and Cameroon
Renforcement des capacités des acteurs forestiers Africains pour la rédaction et la publication des rapports et articles techniques et scientifiques
Consultancy at AFF: Strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders for technical writing and publishing scientific papers
Call for proposals: strengthening the understanding of the dynamics of the African forest vegetation under changing climate through permanent sampling plots
COP 26: Panel discussion on innovative gender and nature based solutions for climate change in the Congo Basin
Invitation to register for the achieving sustainable forest management through research and development in SADC webinar
AFF Regional training workshop on forest and tree-based climate change mitigation for African forestry stakeholders
Invitation to join a Community of Practice on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement
AFF Sub-regional training webinar for Francophone Africa on understanding and mainstreaming into forestry national policies, plans and actions of decisions from global and regional climate change related processes
Services de consultance: Évaluation des chaînes de valeur du bois de scierie en République Centrafricaine
Webinaires sous-régionaux sur le partage d’informations et d’expériences sur les réponse de la gouvernance forestière nationale de l’Accord de Paris et la contribution des ressources forestières des zones sèches au renforcement de la resilience des communautés face au changement climatique en Afrique.
Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for technical and professional training on forests and climate change adaptation in African forestry
Call for expert to review knowledge products on enhancement of national forest governance to respond to the Paris Agreement
Call for ten (10) experts to review training compendiums for short course on forests and climate change adaptation and forests and climate change mitigation
Deadline extended: evaluation of efficiency of sawn timber value chains in selected countries in Africa
Call for applications: post-doctoral fellowship on interaction between forest, people and climate change in Africa
AFF Call for experts to review knowledge products on integration of Forest and tree based mitigation and adaptation in response to climate change
Call for national experts: strengthening capacity among African forestry stakeholders for implementing REDD+ in Anglophone and Lusophone Africa
AFF Call for National experts for assessment of forest planning and management in different forest types in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique
The launch of call for proposals for community-based forest/land management demonstration initiatives by FAO and ECOWAS
AWARD One Planet Fellowship call for young climate researchers seeking career acceleration opportunity
New Publication Alert: Miombo Woodlands in a Changing Environment; Securing the Resilience and Sustainability of People and Woodlands
International Scholarships available for the 2021 MSc Course in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany
RE-PUBLICITÉ – Renforcer la capacité des parties prenantes de la foresterie africaine à développer des projets bancables sur l’amélioration de la résilience au changement climatique et des moyens de subsistance des communautés dépendantes des forêts et des arbres
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for consultancy services on strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry for developing bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods.
RE-PUBLICITÉ: les capacités des acteurs forestiers africains en matière de mise en œuvre des options d’adaptation et d’atténuation basées sur les forêts et les arbres dans différents paysages
RE-ADVERTISED: Call for experts for strengthening capacity of African forestry stakeholders on the implementation of forest and tree-based adaptation and mitigation options in different landscapes
AFF Call for experts on development of bankable projects on enhancing resilience to climate change and improvement of livelihoods
Termes de reference sur politiques et pratiques de gestion durable des terres dans differents types de forets en Afrique
Call for applications: consultancy services on sustainable land management policies and practices in different forest types in Africa
Request for Proposal on Analysis of Public Sector Climate, Forest, and Land Use Strategies and Determination of Investment Readiness Score
Consultancy services on the potential of African countries for the production and use of liquid biofuels for green economies in Africa
Research fellowships on assessment of gender responsive resilience to climate change of biophysical and socio-economic systems
Research fellowships on assessment of trends of impacts of climate change on forest and tree-resources and coping mechanisms in Africa
Recrutement d’experts chargés de la révision des productions scientifiques élaborés par le Forum Forestier Africain
Remote sensing, monitoring and/or management and sustainable livelihoods specialist – peatlands and mangroves
International/National Consultant to Prepare the Project Document/CEO Endorsement Package for a Full-sized GEF Project
Speakers Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Coordination in Implementing Strategic Plan for Forests, as Forum Continues Session
Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses
European School of Sustainability Science and Research- Doctoral Programme on Climate Change Adaptation by Publications
Registration open for Community of Practice on strengthening social inclusion in REDD+ implementation in Africa
