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FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Empowering Zimbabwe's drylands: how the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) project is transforming lives

The integration of renewable energy solutions at the Community Seed Bank, such as the solar-powered borehole that supplies clean and safe water to the farmer field school, nursery, livestock and about 296 households (2072 people) in the community is a testament to the project's commitment to environmental sustainability

In Zimbabwe's drylands, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this collaborative initiative is empowering local communities to achieve the "four betters" outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): better…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative at national launch

Marking International Day of Forests, Ghana takes bold steps toward restoring degraded landscapes

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration by participating in the national launch of Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The event, held at Kuffour Park in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, was led by His Excellency the…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda : Spotlight on security officers manning national parks

Chemonges urged the Prime Minister, Attorney General and Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to visit the affected area in Kween District, to assess the impact of the situation

Legislators have decried the manner in which security officers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) are handling the protection of national parks. Hon. William Chemonges (NRM, Kween County) said a resident of the area was allegedly beaten to death by security officials manning Mount Elgon National Park, adding that several…

Rolls-Royce

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    • Rolls-Royce has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in northern Egypt to supply the Egyptian Wood Technology Company's (WOTECH) production plant with electricity; Since there is no access to the public grid, Wotech relies entirely on the mtu gensets; The factory produces medium-density fibreboard (MDF) from rice straw, which is used for furniture and buildings; The plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use
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Rolls-Royce supply electricity for Africa’s first rice straw Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) production facility

The plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use by repurposing it into MDF

Egyptian Wood Technology Company (WOTECH) relies entirely on mtu island solution for energy supply Factory is the second of its kind in the world and the first in Africa, and reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in the Beheira province in northern…

Forest Stewardship Council

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    • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia (1)
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to boost responsible forest management in Ethiopia

The new FSC IFSS for Ethiopia, promotes responsible forest management through FSC certification and would strengthen the conservation of Ethiopia's rich biodiversity

The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) (www.Africa.FSC.org) is launching the Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Ethiopia today at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The standard is poised to strengthen Ethiopia's forestry sector and provide access to niche global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Parliament sends Forestry Authority to Water Ministry

The Bill aims to integrate the functions of the National Forestry Authority (NFA) into the Ministry of Water and Environment

Parliament has passed the National Forestry and Tree Planting (Amendment) Bill, 2024, as part of the ongoing government policy on rationalisation of its agencies. The Bill aims to integrate the functions of the National Forestry Authority (NFA) into the Ministry of Water and Environment. The Minister of State for Water…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Empowering Change: Rural Mozambican Women Lead the Way in Sustainable Beekeeping

Women are challenging stereotypes and proving that they are fully capable of managing beekeeping operations

In the heart of Mozambique, women are courageously advancing toward sustainability and gender equality goals through innovative sustainable beekeeping initiatives. These practices are transforming lives, preserving the environment, and promoting equity. A New Dawn in Beekeeping “We used to set fire to trees to harvest honey, but the problem was…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Greening the textile and wood value chains in Zambia to help fight climate change

These sectors are vital to Zambia’s export strategy under the AfCFTA and greening them is crucial for their competitiveness and long-term growth

“The workshop is meant to validate the Green Supplement to Zambia’s National African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Strategy, which is designed to develop value chains in the cotton and wood sectors in a sustainable and climate-resilient manner. These sectors are vital to Zambia’s export strategy under the AfCFTA and…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Equatorial Guinea Economic Update: Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

Forests in Equatorial Guinea are estimated to cover about 87% of its territory and play a vital role as an essential ecosystem

The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of designing effective fiscal instruments for sustainable forestry and economic diversification. Following two years of recovery, the economy of Equatorial Guinea contracted by 5.7% in 2023, driven by…

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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    • Farmer Anzima Magonde Giston (right) harvests pods from cacao plants that lie on the fringes of DRC’s rainforest. Credit: UNEP
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In the heart of Africa, a bold experiment in farming and forest conservation unfolds

The DRC government launched a national effort – co-developed and supported by the UN-REDD Programme – to combat deforestation, improve livelihoods and protect the rights of those who live beside the forests, including Indigenous Peoples

Azima Magonde Giston is walking through his cacao plantation, which sits on the fringes of a lush rainforest in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He scans the trees for ripe cacao pods and, spotting one, uses a long bamboo pole with an axe-like tip…

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