The African Forest Forum is an association of individuals with a commitment to the sustainable management, wise use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree
Nairobi, Kenya
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💬 “We are not waiting for change — we are growing it.” 🌿
From Cameroon to Kenya, Africa’s youth are planting ideas, trees, and hope through art, innovation & activism. 💫
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#YouthVoices #AfricanYouth4Forests #COP30 #YouthClimateAction
Women are vital to sustainable forest management, yet barriers to decision-making and opportunities persist. AFF advances inclusive forest governance and women’s participation through research and capacity-building.
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#Africa #forests
Africa’s forest future needs investment.
AFF and the SFM Champions for Africa are advancing the vision for the African Forestry Trust Fund, an initiative to mobilize financing for sustainable forest management across Africa.
Watch the lighlights👉youtu.be/QfAO0zaZ48c
AFF and the SFM Champions for Africa convened a High-Level Roundtable in Lagos, Nigeria, to rally support for the establishment of the African Forestry Trust Fund (AFTF).
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#Africa #ClimateAction #ForestEconomy
Have you been looking for a space to connect, learn and grow with forestry professionals across Africa? Join AFF and access research, opportunities,and a continental network working for sustainable forest management and climate resilience.
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Be part of Africa's leading forestry network. Join AFF to access expert guidance, research opportunities, professional development and a continent-wide network driving sustainable forest management and climate resilience. Join today👉
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📷 REMINDER! 5 days remaining to the deadline.
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#Africa #YouthEmpowerment #Ghana
📢Call for Applications: BDS Training for youth and women in nature-based and green enterprises in Ghana. Date: 27 – 28th October 2026.
For more information and details on how to apply, go to: afforum.org/news/business-de…
Application Deadline: 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Happening Now: Stakeholders are meeting in Addis Ababa for the SPIN Africa Regional Science-Policy Dialogue, to strengthen science-informed forest governance across Africa.
⏲️09:00–16:00 EAT
🔗 For more information: iufro.org/iufro-news/spin-af…
#africa #forests #SLM
Join us today as we contribute to discussions on the vision, priorities and implementation pathway for the proposed UN Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation in line with Sustainable Forest Management (2027–2036).
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📢Call for Applications: BDS Training for youth and women in nature-based and green enterprises in Ghana. Date: 27 – 28th October 2026.
For more information and details on how to apply, go to: afforum.org/news/business-de…
Application Deadline: 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Learn more on how stakeholders in Kenya are exploring ways to strengthen the Tamarind value chain and unlock greater economic value for the local communities. 👉youtube.com/watch?v=PJccNxLd…
#Tamarind #Forests #Biodiversity #Africa #NTFPs
Ongoing: Through the AY4F initiative, youth perspectives are shaping discussions on access to markets, enabling policies and stronger partnerships for sustainable NTFP value chains.
#AfricanYouth4Forests #NTFPs #YouthEmpowerment
Day 1 highlighted conversations on local knowledge, innovation and inclusive value chains. Today, we continue exploring fair business development, value addition and sustainable use of NTFPs.
#AfricanForestForum #africa #biodiversity #forest
Did you know AFF also serves as a knowledge hub, bringing together research, publications and practical insights that support #SFM, climate resilience, #biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods across Africa?
📚 Explore our resources 👉afforum.org/publications
How can local knowledge around Tamarindus indica be transformed into fair, sustainable and inclusive business opportunities in #Kenya?
Read more about our upcoming workshop in partnership with SLU and KEFRI👉 afforum.org/events/aff-conve….
#Africa #Tamarind #Biodiversity
Join AFF, in partnership with AGRA this 27 August for a high-level dialogue on unlocking Africa’s bamboo for green enterprise, land restoration, climate resilience, value addition and youth employment.
Register to join the conversation: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
#Bamboo #Africa
Meet Meali Mohamed, an #AY4F beneficiary. Through AY4F, she has strengthened her storytelling and communication skills, using them to document mangrove conservation and blue-carbon action in her community.
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#IYD2026 #youthinforestry #YouthLeadership
2 days to go! Don’t miss the conversation on building a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive cocoa sector in Africa.
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#Africa #Cocoa #AFF
AFF in collaboration with the SFM Champions for Africa Initiative will convene a high-level roundtable on 8 September 2026 in Lagos to mobilise investment and partnerships for sustainable forest management #SFM and Africa’s forest future.
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We are celebrating young people turning knowledge into action for Africa’s forests. Watch Michael Obiya's story, an #AY4F alumnus contributing to ecosystem restoration and sustainable forest management in Kenya.
youtu.be/VF7zyr-0b9c #Africa #YouthInForestry #forests #IYD2026
Happy International Youth Day 2026! Today, we celebrate young people turning knowledge into action and shaping a more sustainable future for Africa’s forests.
#IYD2026 #AfricanYouths4Forests #Forests #Youths
