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03 October 2024 Bolivia
Deep in the forests of Guarayos, Bolivia, lies an invaluable treasure: lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and the unwavering commitment of three Indigenous community forest organizations (CFOs) dedicated to its protection.
24 September 2024 Viet Nam
Until recently little was known about how growing trees in coffee plantations in Viet Nam might affect the economic and environmental performance of the plantations. In 2023, however, TBI, together with Tây Nguyên University and experts from the Dutch start-up, FarmTree BV, used the Farm Tree tool to estimate the costs and benefits of three agroforestry farms.
24 September 2024 General
Despite efforts to promote agroforestry in the cocoa sector in West Africa, farmers have been slow to adopt it. In light of its benefits — sustainability, increased resilience of farmer livelihoods, and contribution to climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation — several private companies have committed to promoting agroforestry in the cocoa sector.
23 September 2024 Ethiopia
The Ethiopian National Drylands Restoration Strategy is a pivotal initiative. It addresses the degradation of the extensive dryland regions, which comprise approximately 70% of the country’s land area. Our partner, the Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA), has made a crucial contribution to this endeavour, ensuring that the national-level strategy is adapted to regional contexts to maximize its effectiveness.
23 September 2024 Suriname
In Suriname a group of Saamaka women are a shining example of what empowered women can achieve when they come together and work towards a common goal. They have transformed themselves from a small group of women with a vision into a powerful force for change in their community.
23 September 2024 DR Congo
After dedicated effort and persistence, nine local communities in Bafwasende, DR Congo have secured their rights to more than 320,000 hectares in the form of local community forest concessions (CFCLs). This was the result of more than three years of advocacy, lobbying and collaboration with various stakeholders, including our partner Tropenbos DR Congo as well as provincial and national authorities.