African Forest Forum — organization conducting research on forest governance, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods across African countries.
Nature-based solutions implemented across forest landscapes in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda have shown how ecosystem restoration can go hand in hand with improved livelihoods and climate resilience, according to findings from pilot projects implemented by the African Forest Forum ( …
… The findings were presented on the third day of an African Forest Forum (AFF) regional webinar by biodiversity specialist Dr Derek Berliner, whose study examined traditional and indigenous knowledge of forests and tree-based food species in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Biodive …
… That is one of the central findings of a new study presented on the fourth day of the African Forest Forum (AFF) webinar series, which examined the state of science journalism in Anglophone Africa and the capacity of journalists to report on forestry and related environmental iss …
… The AfricanYouth4Forests initiative, implemented by the African Forest Forum (AFF), the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), aims to empower Africans aged 18 to 30 to transform scientific knowledge into practical act …
… The findings were presented during a regional webinar organised by the African Forest Forum (AFF) on sustainable land management, biodiversity governance and forest-based provisioning services in Africa’s biodiversity hotspots. …
Africa’s forests remain one of the continent’s greatest assets for building resilient livelihoods, protecting biodiversity and strengthening economies, according to the African Forest Forum (AFF). …
… The five-day virtual event, From Evidence to Practice: Sustainable Land Management, Biodiversity Governance and Forest-Based Provisioning Services from Africa’s Forest Biodiversity Hotspots for Improved Livelihoods, is organised by the African Forest Forum with support from the S …
… The synthesis, “Assessment of key sustainability determinants for existing tree-based energy options from biomass procurement, processing consumption in Africa,” commissioned by the African Forest Forum (AFF) and supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agen …
… The synthesis, titled – “Evaluation of national governance instruments on desertification, biodiversity and climate change on forestry, and their coordination in forest biodiversity hotspots in Africa,” commissioned by the African Forest Forum (AFF) and supported by the Swedish I …
… The study, “assessing traditional and indigenous knowledge on forest and tree-based food species in biodiversity hotspots in Africa: conservation status, utilization and sustainable management practices,” commissioned by the African Forest Forum (AFF) and supported by the Swedish …
Pilot projects by the African Forest Forum in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda between 2023 and 2025 demonstrate that ecosystem restoration can be combined with improved livelihoods and climate resilience when communities receive appropriate knowledge, resources, and institutional support. Activities included agroforestry, forest landscape restoration, climate-smart agriculture, beekeeping, and tree nursery development.
Pilot projects by the African Forest Forum in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda between 2023 and 2025 demonstrate that ecosystem restoration can be combined with improved livelihoods and climate resilience when communities receive appropriate knowledge, resources, and institutional support. Activities included agroforestry, forest landscape restoration, climate-smart agriculture, beekeeping, and tree nursery development.
Researchers have documented 115 edible forest species and indigenous ecological knowledge in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Biodiversity Hotspot, which stretches across parts of South Africa and contains between 2,200 and 2,400 plant species. The study created the first comprehensive wild food database for the region, highlighting opportunities for conservation, nutrition and sustainable forest-based enterprises.
A new study examining science journalism in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Zambia found that while science journalism has expanded across Africa, forestry reporting remains largely absent from news coverage despite Africa's 624 million hectares of forest and 15.6% of global forest cover.
Young Africans aged 18 to 30 are increasingly involved in forestry-related activities including agroforestry, ecosystem restoration, and environmental advocacy, according to research by the AfricanYouth4Forests initiative. However, barriers such as limited access to land, financing, and markets continue to restrict their participation and ability to scale up initiatives.
Researchers presenting findings at an African Forest Forum webinar said forest-based enterprises ranging from honey production in Uganda to raffia harvesting and medicinal plant collection in Madagascar could offer opportunities for rural livelihoods if investments strengthen biodiversity value chains. The studies examined value chains across Uganda, Madagascar and Nigeria, noting their contributions to employment and income generation, particularly for women and youth.
The African Forest Forum held a five-day regional webinar starting 8 June to discuss research findings on sustainable land management, biodiversity governance, and forest-based livelihoods across the continent. The initiative, supported by Sweden's development agency, draws on 19 studies conducted over two years in selected African countries and focuses on biodiversity conservation, renewable energy in forest hotspots, knowledge sharing, and institutional transformation.
A regional webinar organized by the African Forest Forum found that while African governments have developed increasingly ambitious environmental policies and aligned national strategies with global biodiversity and climate agreements, implementation continues to lag. Researchers from Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya and Madagascar identified a persistent gap between policy commitments and on-the-ground action in protecting forests and restoring degraded landscapes.
A study examining tree-based energy systems in Madagascar, Rwanda, Zambia, Nigeria and Togo finds that charcoal and fuelwood remain dominant cooking and heating sources but unsustainable harvesting and weak regulation are driving forest depletion, particularly as urban demand intensifies rural extraction.
A study of forest governance in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Kenya and Madagascar finds that while all four countries have developed strong policy frameworks linked to global environmental agreements, weak coordination, limited funding and institutional silos undermine implementation on the ground.
Research covering Benin, Ethiopia, and South Africa finds that wild forest and tree-based foods, which remain essential for nutrition, income, and resilience in rural communities, are increasingly under pressure from environmental and social change, while the indigenous knowledge sustaining these natural food systems shrinks.
A study by the African Forest Forum found that traditional and indigenous knowledge systems are critical to protecting Africa's forests, strengthening food security, and supporting rural livelihoods. Research in Benin, Ethiopia, and South Africa showed that forest and tree-based food species identified and managed through indigenous practices serve as safety nets during food shortages and support household nutrition, income generation, and cultural traditions, though these species face threats from deforestation and land-use change.
Research commissioned by the African Forest Forum finds that Africa's forests are key economic and climate assets, supporting jobs, enterprise development, food security and environmental sustainability across the continent, even as they face pressure from deforestation and climate change.