African Forest Forum

💬 “We are not waiting for change — we are growing it.” 🌿 From Cameroon to Kenya, Africa’s youth are planting ideas, trees, and hope through art, innovation & activism. 💫 afforum.org/africanyouth4for… #YouthVoices #AfricanYouth4Forests #COP30 #YouthClimateAction

Congratulations to Millicent Achieng (left) and Susan Asira (right) on graduating from the Young Impact Associates Fellowship! Proud to have hosted both fellows at AFF, where they contributed to research and institutional learning for sustainable forest governance.

📢𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 IUFRO is inviting its officeholders and members to submit concept notes (1–2 pages) that provides a brief statement of the objectives/aims and proposed activities of its new Task Forces. For more informatiion 👉afforum.org/news/iufro-call-…

Annual global forest loss has declined from 17.6 million ha in the 1990s to appr 10.9 million ha today. Yet, millions of hectares continue to disappear every year. Protecting forests is key to enhancing biodiversity, livelihoods and climate resilience. #ForestsCantWait #COP31

Nearly 11 million hectares of forest are lost anually! Despite progress in slowing deforestation, forest loss remains a global concern. For Africa, this calls for greater investment in #SFM, stronger forest governance and accelerated forest restoration. #COP31 #ForestsCantWait

Women are vital to sustainable forest management, yet barriers to decision-making and opportunities persist. AFF advances inclusive forest governance and women’s participation through research and capacity-building. Watch here👉 youtube.com/watch?v=cTTmkLFX… #Africa #forests

Africa’s forest future needs investment. AFF and the SFM Champions for Africa are advancing the vision for the African Forestry Trust Fund, an initiative to mobilize financing for sustainable forest management across Africa. Watch the lighlights👉youtu.be/QfAO0zaZ48c

AFF and the SFM Champions for Africa convened a High-Level Roundtable in Lagos, Nigeria, to rally support for the establishment of the African Forestry Trust Fund (AFTF). Read more👉 afforum.org/news/aff-and-sfm… #Africa #ClimateAction #ForestEconomy

Have you been looking for a space to connect, learn and grow with forestry professionals across Africa? Join AFF and access research, opportunities,and a continental network working for sustainable forest management and climate resilience. Link: afforum.org/become-aff-membe…

📷 REMINDER! 5 days remaining to the deadline. To apply: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/ZMq3LFA… #Africa #YouthEmpowerment #Ghana

Happening Now: Stakeholders are meeting in Addis Ababa for the SPIN Africa Regional Science-Policy Dialogue, to strengthen science-informed forest governance across Africa. ⏲️09:00–16:00 EAT 🔗 For more information: iufro.org/iufro-news/spin-af… #africa #forests #SLM

Join us today as we contribute to discussions on the vision, priorities and implementation pathway for the proposed UN Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation in line with Sustainable Forest Management (2027–2036). fao.org/webcast/detail/high-…

📢Call for Applications: BDS Training for youth and women in nature-based and green enterprises in Ghana. Date: 27 – 28th October 2026. For more information and details on how to apply, go to: afforum.org/news/business-de… Application Deadline: 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Learn more on how stakeholders in Kenya are exploring ways to strengthen the Tamarind value chain and unlock greater economic value for the local communities. 👉youtube.com/watch?v=PJccNxLd… #Tamarind #Forests #Biodiversity #Africa #NTFPs

Ongoing: Through the AY4F initiative, youth perspectives are shaping discussions on access to markets, enabling policies and stronger partnerships for sustainable NTFP value chains. #AfricanYouth4Forests #NTFPs #YouthEmpowerment

Day 1 highlighted conversations on local knowledge, innovation and inclusive value chains. Today, we continue exploring fair business development, value addition and sustainable use of NTFPs. #AfricanForestForum #africa #biodiversity #forest

Ongoing in Mombasa, Kenya: A 2-day workshop exploring fair business development for #NTFPs based on local knowledge, bringing together communities, researchers and practitioners to advance value addition, inclusive value chains and sustainable livelihoods. #Tamarind

Did you know AFF also serves as a knowledge hub, bringing together research, publications and practical insights that support #SFM, climate resilience, #biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods across Africa? 📚 Explore our resources 👉afforum.org/publications

How can local knowledge around Tamarindus indica be transformed into fair, sustainable and inclusive business opportunities in #Kenya? Read more about our upcoming workshop in partnership with SLU and KEFRI👉 afforum.org/events/aff-conve…. #Africa #Tamarind #Biodiversity

Join AFF, in partnership with AGRA this 27 August for a high-level dialogue on unlocking Africa’s bamboo for green enterprise, land restoration, climate resilience, value addition and youth employment. Register to join the conversation: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… #Bamboo #Africa

Meet Meali Mohamed, an #AY4F beneficiary. Through AY4F, she has strengthened her storytelling and communication skills, using them to document mangrove conservation and blue-carbon action in her community. More👉youtu.be/lv7OeCD6fz8 #IYD2026 #youthinforestry #YouthLeadership