International Day of Forests 2017

13/01/2017

Forests and trees absorb the sun’s energy and store it by turning it into wood—the world’s most used source of renewable energy. While we have been using this energy source to cook and heat our homes since the discovery of fire, today’s scientific advances are opening up even more uses, like turning wood waste into liquid biofuels that fuel cars and airplanes.

Better cookstoves for better lives

20/03/2017

For many households in developing countries, forests and trees are indispensable and some 2.4 billion people rely on wood for cooking.

Forests and energy

21/03/2017

Forests are nature’s powerhouse and a vital resource for meeting the world’s renewable-energy demand.