Forests and the environment
Partnerships and initiatives
Videos
Forest monitoring and Indigenous-led restoration in Brazil
17/11/2025
From satellite-based monitoring to community and indigenous-led restoration, Brazil’s approach is inspiring a global movement for forest protection...
Simonda – a young dynamic farmer finding ways to coexist with wildlife in Namibia
25/09/2025
This video tells the story of Simonda Kakola, a young and dynamic farmer from Namibia’s Zambezi Region. Like many rural families, he faces the tough...
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme promotes sustainable devil's claw harvesting in Namibia
28/08/2025
In Namibia’s dry, open landscapes, a small plant plays a big role. Devil’s claw is recognized around the world for its natural health benefits. Namibia...
‘Greening’ the humanitarian response in Uganda and Djibouti
20/06/2025
The Greening the Humanitarian Response project, funded by the European Union and implemented by FAO in collaboration with UNHCR, aims to strengthen...
Transforming the asaí value chain in Bolivia through traditional methods and modern ingenuity
27/03/2025
In Porvenir, Bolivia, Indigenous communities are proving that forest conservation and prosperity can go hand in hand.
Goat is Gold; Levia’s story
02/09/2024
The Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is working with traditional chiefs, local communities, government authorities and women like Levia...
Dedicated to wildlife and her community; Chipo’s latest story
02/09/2024
Watch this video to experience a typical day in the life of Chipo, a young community wildlife enthusiast who is working in Binga District, Matabeleland...
How to make chilli bricks to ward off elephants
01/09/2024
Watch this training video to learn how to make chilli bricks to deter elephants from eating your crops and to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Empowering Rupununi women: conservation and community champions in Guyana
01/06/2024
Highlighting the significant role that women in the Rupununi region of Guyana play in promoting both community welfare and wildlife conservation.
Forest and landscape restoration in the Philippines
13/02/2024
Philippine's forest ecosystems provide services and economic benefits to communities. The FAO Forest and Landscape Restoration Mechanism strengthens...