Turning point for Liberian Federation of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations as it officially becomes a legally registered institution, increasing its visibility and influence and opening the door to international funding and partnerships. Founded in 2025, the Liberian Federation of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (LFFFPO) is an umbrella organization...

To mark World Bee Day, we celebrate how beekeeping has empowered the women of Gaindè in Togo – enabling them to develop economic autonomy whilst helping to protect the environment and creating a lasting positive impact on their entire community. Cherifa Tassou stands proudly by a beehive. It is one of...

Felisa Navas Pérez, who lives in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, is a shining example of how perseverance, leadership, and community organization can transform lives and strengthen sustainable forest management. “When I was a child, I never imagined I would one day lead a community forestry organization. My story demonstrates that...

Producers in Nepal show how restoring natural ponds in community forests both conserves ecosystems and diversifies livelihoods through sustainable fish farming and eco-tourism.  In the Rajapani Community Forest in Kapilvastu in southern Nepal – not far from the birthplace of Buddha – is a serene vision. Two natural ponds have been...

To mark Earth Day, we celebrate the success of Chocolecos – an organization of Indigenous cocoa producers in Bolivia. Forced to relocate because increased gold mining in the region was encroaching on their land and polluting the rivers and soils, they are following in the footsteps of their ancestors, preserving...