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The African Forest Forum (AFF) and the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Champions for Africa Initiative are to bring together business and philanthropic leaders in Lagos to discuss investment in Africa’s forests. …
African forest investment takes centre stage at Lagos business roundtableJoy Online
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 ( …
AFF pilot projects show nature-based solutions can restore ecosystems and improve livelihoodsJoy Online
… 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 …
AFF study documents 115 edible forest species and indigenous knowledge in biodiversity hotspotJoy Online
… 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 …
African Forest Forum study finds gaps in science journalism and forestry reporting in AfricaJoy Online
… 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 …
African youth emerge as key drivers of Africa’s forest future, report findsJoy Online
… 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. …
Researchers identify biodiversity value chains with potential to strengthen rural livelihoodsJoy Online
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). …
Africa’s forests still hold key to resilient livelihoods, AFF saysJoy Online
… 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 …
Africa struggles to turn forest and biodiversity policies into action, experts say at regional webinarJoy Online
… 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 …
Africa’s reliance on charcoal and firewood drives forests under pressure, study warnsJoy Online
… 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 …
Africa struggles to align forest governance as coordination gaps hinder climate and biodiversity goalsThe African Forest Forum and Sustainable Forest Management Champions for Africa Initiative will convene business, government, and philanthropic leaders in Lagos on 8 September 2026 to discuss mobilising investment for sustainable forest management, landscape restoration, and biodiversity conservation across Africa's 637 million hectares of forest.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Forest Forum and Sustainable Forest Management Champions for Africa Initiative will convene business, government, and philanthropic leaders in Lagos on 8 September 2026 to discuss mobilising investment for sustainable forest management, landscape restoration, and biodiversity conservation across Africa's 637 million hectares of forest.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →