People and forests
News
Linking forests, energy and livelihoods can help achieve SDGs
04/04/2023
New York – More integrated approaches between forests, energy and livelihoods can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, according to a joint brief published today by the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat, FAO, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations and the United Nations Development Programme.
Can Africa make charcoal more sustainable?
22/03/2023
Rome - Much of Africa is highly dependent on charcoal as a cooking fuel, yet most countries do not have policies in place that would help make the sector more sustainable, according to a new FAO report. The report, entitled
Why we need healthy forests for healthy people
21/03/2023
As we mark the International Day of Forests today, it is worth remembering that there are many reasons to appreciate forests – and that even if we never set foot in them, forests keep us all healthy.
Publications
Forest and farm producers – climate-change sentinels
2021
This policy brief summarizes key findings and sets out six clear recommendations for how to build long-term climate resilience among smallholders.
Taking stock: what we grow together counts
2021
Smallholder farmers are commonly thought of as farmers who manage two hectares of land or less. By some estimates they represent approximately a quarter of the world’s population, and manage half of the world’s arable land; they generate billions of dollars in forest and timber products.
Developing bankable business plans
2021
This guide was developed to improve the capacity of small producers, their organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises to access private investment and finance for sustainable forest-based businesses. It offers a framework to think through, organize and develop a convincing investment proposal.