"The Sokodé Declaration signals an important step in the region’s fight against deforestation and land degradation,” said Ewald Rametsteiner, Deputy Director of FAO’s Forestry Division.  “It showcases the collective determination of forest and farm producer organizations to restore our ecosystems and create a brighter future for generations to come."

The recent Regional Conference held from September 26 to 28, 2023, in Sokodé, Togo gathered nearly 150 participants. This included representatives from Forest and Agricultural Producer Organizations (FAPO) from West Africa and Madagascar, state and local authorities from Togo, as well as technical and financial partners. It is a pioneering movement...

A new report from IIED showcases how traditional knowledge combined with innovative new approaches improves local agrobiodiversity and resilience. In the Middle Hills of Nepal, within the Bhimphedi Rural Municipality of the Makawanpur District, the Chabeli Farmer Group, a collective of 20 smallholder farmers, is transforming local lives and economies by...

FFF new Manager took part of a visit to Embrapa Eastern Amazon with a FAO delegation led by Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General, in the context of the Amazon Summit. The group toured Embrapa Eastern Amazon's Social and Environmental Responsibility Center, witnessing biofortified crops, gliricidia-supported black pepper, native Amazonian bees,...

New charcoal production method, piloted as part of an initiative by the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS), gives communities a sustainable fuel and income source. The new production method aims to capitalize on the potential of the region's grasses, helping reduce fire risk and forest degradation while contributing to ecological,...