Africa
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How to improve conservation policies? Just ask local communities, scientists say
Conservation policies that restrict access to natural resources in protected areas risk alienating local communities, leading to negative perceptions and…
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Bringing hope to farmers
“We hope to buy a vehicle soon,”said Alemtsehay Berhe. Arato Nursery and Women Beneficiaries Arato, in the Enderta district near…
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What if young people were the solution?
In Cameroon’s Far North region, climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a daily reality. Scorching heat, unpredictable rains and…
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Nature’s pantry: How mushrooms are transforming lives in Zambia’s Miombo woodlands
Nestled in the heart of Zambia’s Muchinga Province, the Miombo woodlands spring to life with the rains. Beneath their towering…
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Equipping women in forest and landscape restoration: A call to accelerate action
When Clemence Mnyika joined the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in 2023 as a community facilitator…
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Driving resilience in agriculture through agroecology in Zambia
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, providing employment for over 60% of the population and serving as a vital…
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How does the Svalbard Global Seed Vault help drive African land restoration?
What could a remote seed repository carved into a snow-covered Norwegian mountain have to do with native trees growing half…
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Interactive tool for Congo offers a glimpse into future forest scenarios
How will the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) greenhouse gas emissions evolve as the country implements its commitments under the…
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An effective and impactful project: Restoring livelihoods in war-torn Tigray
In the wake of the devastating two-year war that ravaged Ethiopia’sTigray region from November 2020 to November 2024, thousands of…
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Biodiversity and forests: Africa strengthens its resilience through regional Centres of Excellence
As African ecosystems face mounting pressures from deforestation, land degradation and the impacts of climate change, the continent is resolutely…
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From beekeeper to tree seed collector: How one farmer sparked a village-wide industry
In the heart of Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, 420 kilometres away from Addis Ababa, lies Sadi Loya—a small town in the…
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Sustainable wildlife management in the spotlight at UN biodiversity conference
Managing wildlife sustainably is necessarily a nuanced and knowledge-led enterprise. Our planet’s wild animals face innumerable threats, from habitat loss…
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Advancing soil health agenda through a soil knowledge exchange
Up to 65 per cent of Africa’s productive land is degraded, while desertification affects 45 per cent of its total…
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Following the hunt: New study tracks flow of wild meat from tropical African forests
People have hunted animals in Africa’s tropical forests for millennia, bringing a diverse range of animal meat—from aardvark to porcupine…
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Multi-stakeholder innovation platform established in South Ethiopia
Effective multifunctional agroforestry and the sustainable use of biodiversity depend on robust collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Recognizing the importance of…
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