Sahel
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From evidence to investment: COP17 puts finance at the heart of the Great Green Wall Initiative
At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, African governments, researchers, development partners and investors examined how evidence from restoration efforts across the…
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Discovering the forest wonders of Africa – and the threats they face
This story was originally published on The Conversation. Africa’s forests are some of the natural wonders of the world. As…
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‘Forget tree planting, start tree growing’
Q & A with Lalisa Duguma Forests News caught up with climate change mitigation and adaptation scientist from World Agroforestry…
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International Forests Day: Two heads look to a future of restoration
Robert Nasi is Director-General of Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Tony Simons is Director-General of World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF).…
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Making tracks: How movement shapes landscapes
When populations move, there’s a tendency to assume the worst – war, poverty or environmental degradation may be the first…
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GLF Special: Forgotten Forests of the Sahel
The Paris Agreement has shone a spotlight on the vital role that forests play in climate change – and for…
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Food and a future: How restored forests help women in Burkina Faso
In the dry Sahel of central Burkina Faso, the months before the harvest are tough. The granaries are empty, and…
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