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Forest Stewardship Council

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In Uganda: procuring responsibly | Forest Stewardship Council

By carefully considering each procurement decision, making responsible choices, and sourcing wisely for development projects, Uganda can secure a sustainable future

Forests account for 11.5% of Uganda's land and are vital to the nation's ecosystem. They provide timber, food, fuel, and medicines for many Ugandans. However, this green heart of Africa is facing a serious challenge. In 2023 alone, Uganda lost 37.6 thousand hectares of its natural forests, according to Global…

Save the Children

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    • Niger teens go online and door-to-door in “Eco Eid” campaign to reduce deforestation
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Niger teens go online and door-to-door in “Eco Eid” campaign to reduce deforestation

A group of teenagers and young adults in Niger have recruited influencers, comedians and gone online as part of a national campaign to reduce the number of felled trees burned during the Tabaski celebration, also known as Eid al-Adha

Every year the Tabaski event involves the mass grilling of sheep, which in the capital city Niamey alone typically requires nearly 50,000 tonnes of wood - or the felling of about 25,000 trees [1]. Falling this year right after World Environment Day on 5 June, preparations for the event have…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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African cities pledge to strengthen efforts to combat climate challenges through urban forestry

The Johannesburg Declaration 2025 was issued on behalf of participants at the four-day forum, which was co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners

Urban forests and green spaces have a critical role to play in strengthening African cities against global climate challenges and in creating healthier, more inclusive, equitable and resilient communities, according to a declaration released following the 2nd African Forum on Urban Forests (AFUF). The Johannesburg Declaration 2025 was issued on behalf of participants…

Forest Stewardship Council

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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin celebrates Exploitation Gabonaise de Grumes (EGG) Forest Management Certification

This certification underscores EGG's strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (www.Africa.FSC.org) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that Exploitation Gabonaise de Grumes (EGG), a significant and long-standing player in Gabon's forestry sector, has achieved FSC Forest Management (FM) certification. This significant milestone, attained on December 5, 2024, covers EGG's 256,683 hectares of forest across its…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • At the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, African leaders discussed implementing recommendations from an AfDB report, Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa
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Ahead of Conference of the Parties (COP30), Africa champions new approach to measuring green wealth of countries and incentivizing climate action

Leaders emphasized that a proper valuation of Africa's natural resources would transform the continent's financial landscape by unlocking access to global financial flows, improving national risk profiles, and creating new capacity for investments in green economies and climate-resilient infrastructure

 Proper valuation of natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides, such as carbon sequestration, is a win-win strategy for growing economies— Urama, African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) We need to make bold decisions and act swiftly to accelerate the measurement of Africa’s green wealth— Suda-Mafudze, African Union Commission. African leaders…

Marriott International, Inc.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp Set to Offer Elevated Luxury in the Wild

With a legacy of creating bespoke journeys, The Ritz-Carlton continues to expand its global portfolio to offer discerning travellers new ways to experience the world’s most extraordinary destinations

The Ritz-Carlton is poised to unveil a new era of luxury hospitality in Kenya with the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s first luxury safari camp.  Expected to open this August, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant style to the heart of…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Empowering Zimbabwe's drylands: how the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) project is transforming lives

The integration of renewable energy solutions at the Community Seed Bank, such as the solar-powered borehole that supplies clean and safe water to the farmer field school, nursery, livestock and about 296 households (2072 people) in the community is a testament to the project's commitment to environmental sustainability

In Zimbabwe's drylands, a remarkable transformation is underway, thanks to the GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this collaborative initiative is empowering local communities to achieve the "four betters" outlined by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): better…

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative at national launch

Marking International Day of Forests, Ghana takes bold steps toward restoring degraded landscapes

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management and ecosystem restoration by participating in the national launch of Ghana’s Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The event, held at Kuffour Park in Nkawie, Ashanti Region, was led by His Excellency the…

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Uganda : Spotlight on security officers manning national parks

Chemonges urged the Prime Minister, Attorney General and Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to visit the affected area in Kween District, to assess the impact of the situation

Legislators have decried the manner in which security officers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) are handling the protection of national parks. Hon. William Chemonges (NRM, Kween County) said a resident of the area was allegedly beaten to death by security officials manning Mount Elgon National Park, adding that several…

Rolls-Royce

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    • Rolls-Royce has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in northern Egypt to supply the Egyptian Wood Technology Company's (WOTECH) production plant with electricity; Since there is no access to the public grid, Wotech relies entirely on the mtu gensets; The factory produces medium-density fibreboard (MDF) from rice straw, which is used for furniture and buildings; The plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use
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Rolls-Royce supply electricity for Africa’s first rice straw Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) production facility

The plant avoids the usual practice of burning rice straw, which is a by-product of rice cultivation, and ensures its sustainable use by repurposing it into MDF

Egyptian Wood Technology Company (WOTECH) relies entirely on mtu island solution for energy supply Factory is the second of its kind in the world and the first in Africa, and reduces air pollution and CO2 emissions Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has commissioned ten mtu gas gensets in the Beheira province in northern…