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AstraZeneca
Source: AstraZeneca |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise AstraZeneca’s reforestation programme in Africa

Designed using a science-based approach and harnessing new technological innovations, the programme aims to promote long-term tree health, increase biodiversity of flora and fauna, and generate an economic boost for local communities

AI deep learning model to monitor tree health, long-term survival and carbon sequestration; Commitment to plant and maintain up to six million trees in Kenya in support of climate action, human health and community resilience. As part of its flagship AZ Forest programme, AstraZeneca has made a pledge to plant…

East African Community

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Climate Smart Agriculture and Green Renewable Energy the way to go to mitigate Climate Change and boost Food Security

Increasing forest cover and jealously protecting the existing ones will increases the region and Africa’s prospects in carbon trading and climate financing

The Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State is in agreement that increased investment in climate smart agriculture and renewable energy is the best approach to mitigate the impact of climate change, and improving access to and availability of food for their citizens.   The Heads of State…

U.S. Embassy in Tanzania
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United States And Jane Goodall Institute-Tanzania Launch New $30 Million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Sustainable Development Partner

Over the course of five years, USAID Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo will expand JGI-Tanzania’s sustainable development, habitat restoration and protection work in Western Tanzania

Today, the United States, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Tanzania officially launched the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo (Hope Through Action) project. Funded by the American people through USAID’S Gender and Equity and Equality Fund, the project will be…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Strengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria’s Forests

They face challenges such as forest fires, overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and climate change that contribute to deforestation and degradation over time

The World Bank and the Algerian government, through the General Directorate of Forests and the National Delegation for Major Risks, have collaborated together to produce a first joint report entitled "Note on Algerian Forest: Sustainable Forest Management to Combat Forest Fires". The report covers critical issues for forest management in…

Delegation of the European Union to Zambia and COMESA
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Zambia and COMESA |

Global Gateway: European Union and Zambia sign Roadmap for the implementation of the Forest Partnership

This new roadmap will ensure the effective implementation of the Forest Partnership by strengthening mutual dialogue to address forest degradation, work towards a sustainable forest economy in Zambia

Today, Hon. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Green Economy and Environment, and Mr. Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate Action, signed the Roadmap for the implementation of the EU – Zambia Forest Partnership, in the presence of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Ambassadors of European Union (EU) Member States at the State…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
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African Forestry and Wildlife Commission to target food security and climate change

24th Session of the AFWC meets in Arusha to coordinate action on the region’s forests and wildlife resources

The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) meets in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, this week to discuss how sustainable management of the region’s forests and wildlife can boost food security and improve resilience to climate change for improved livelihoods. The 24th Session…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
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"Wood Carving and Training House" opened in Niger with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TIKA) Support

Having a long history in the Western Sub-Saharan countries, the art of wood carving greatly contributes to tourism receipts along with representing the cultural codes of these countries

Established with the support of Turkish Coordination and Cooperation Agency (TİKA), the Wood Carving and Training House was inaugurated. Having a long history in the Western Sub-Saharan countries, the art of wood carving greatly contributes to tourism receipts along with representing the cultural codes of these countries. On the other…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Agriculture and Animal Resources Exhibition (SARA) 2023: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) shares its experience of shocks mitigation mechanisms and the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in agriculture

The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Siméon Ehui, focused on the impact of climate change, which is making African agriculture more fragile

On the third day of the Agriculture and Animal Resources Exhibition (SARA, 1st October 2023), national and international partners were invited to take part in discussions at the inaugural conference on the central theme of “African agriculture in the face of internal and external shocks: structural innovations to improve agricultural sectors…

Game Rangers Association of Africa

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Africa Celebrates Conservation Heroes at the 2023 African Conservation Awards

This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa's natural heritage

The 2023 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game Rangers' Association of Africa (GRAA) (https://www.GameRanger.org/) and sponsored by CNEI, took place on Saturday, September 16th, at the Southern African Wildlife College in Greater Kruger, South Africa. This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa's…

The Government of Norway
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Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

The new pledge is topping up Norway’s investment of more than 162 million USD to Ethiopia’s forest sector over the last 10 years

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*). – I recognise the progress that Ethiopia has made in the forest sector. Large areas of biodiversity-rich…