03/06/2019

AFF marks anniversary with tree planting craftsmanship in Karura Forest

NAIROBI, Kenya (PAMACC News) - With ten years of active interest in tree conservation and sustainable forest management…

03/06/2019

Empower locals to better manage forests – Experts

Providing local communities including women with the right resources to manage forests shrinking in Africa could help…

03/06/2019

The Land Accelerator call for applications

Apply now to the African Land Accelerator -- the world’s first business accelerator for entrepreneurs focused on land…

22/05/2019

Training compendiums on climate change in African forestry launched at AFF 10th anniversary celebrations

 On May 22, 2019, the African Forest Forum (AFF) celebrated its tenth anniversary with the launch of eight…

13/05/2019

The most effective way to tackle climate change? Plant 1 trillion trees

Tree planting is no quick climate fix. It can take 30 to 40 years of growth for the carbon storage to reach its full…

13/05/2019

Speakers Discuss Enhanced Cooperation, Coordination in Implementing Strategic Plan for Forests, as Forum Continues Session

Convening on the penultimate day of the United Nations Forum on Forests’ fourteenth session, delegates considered…

13/05/2019

African Forest Forum to mark 10 years

The African Forest Forum (AFF) is commemorating a decade of its work on African forestry in Nairobi, Kenya.…

09/05/2019

Global climate action is nothing without local backing

Global climate negotiations take place on the international stage, bolstered by countries’ national policies. But…

09/05/2019

UK Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency

On Wednesday, the House of Commons became the first parliament in the world to declare a climate emergency. The…

09/05/2019

Africa’s forests to play major role in implementation of Agenda 2063

Africa’s forests are set to play a major role in the implementation of continent’s Agenda 2063, the Paris Agreement and…

09/05/2019

AFF celebrates a decade’s work on African forestry

The African Forest Forum (AFF) is commemorating a decade of its work on African forestry. On May 22, 2019 a…

02/05/2019

Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses

Background The Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached in December…

02/05/2019

AFF celebrates 10th anniversary in Nairobi

 2 May 2019, Nairobi, Kenya. The African Forest Forum (AFF) is commemorating a decade of its work on African…

17/04/2019

New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist - Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS)

The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) seeks applications for a Scientist/Senior…

12/04/2019

Post Doctoral Fellow – Climate and Policy

The Sahelian forest, in the Sahel sub-Saharan savanna ecoregion. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/T L Miles The…