The FAO Regional Office for Africa is co-hosting a conference on the important issue of woodfuel with a consortium of research institutions and networks (CIFOR, ICRAF, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University of Copenhagen, IUFRO and AFORPOLIS) and in close collaboration with the Government of Ghana.

Date: Tuesday 23 November to Friday 25 November, 2021

Venue: Online and in person - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. 09.00 GMT

Languages: English and French.

Provisional Programme 

Register here: English or French 

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Woodfuel - charcoal and firewood - constitute over 70% of the energy needs for cooking and heating in sub-Saharan Africa, with consumption on the rise because of population growth and urbanization. Harvesting and processing of woodfuel is often poor and sustainable production and trade remains a contested issue and a big challenge in Africa that needs to be tackled urgently and collectively with all stakeholders involved. The conference brings together a wide range of participants from many sectors - academics, researchers, policy makers and producers - with the aim of sharing best practices and knowledge.