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Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary (CS) Nakhumicha S. Wafula Champions Tree Planting at Kakamega Forest Event

The Ministry of Health, has been actively promoting a shift from curative to promotive and preventive healthcare

Today, Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula represented Prime Cabinet Secretary H.E Musalia Mudavadi at the annual Kakamega Forest Tree Planting exercise. The event, organized by the Kakamega Forest Heritage Foundation, aims to support the national government's ambitious goal of planting 30 billion trees by 2030, contributing to forest…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Celebrating the diversity of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

FAO awards 24 systems in 12 countries, as immersive experience showcases GIAHS’ role

They span the globe and embrace diverse terrains, from stone terraced cultivation systems, to desert oases, to Indigenous communities deep in the rain forest and high mountains and areas steeped in traditional vine or fruit and olive growing cultures - to name but a few. The Food and Agriculture Organization…

Salon International de l’Arganier

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2nd Edition of the International Argane Tree Exhibition from 17th to 21st of 2023 in Agadir

This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate an emblematic tree of Morocco, carrying an ancestral heritage and serving as a true pillar for local communities

The International Argane Tree Fair (www.SalonInternationalArganier.ma) is organized as part of the celebration of the International Argane Tree Day. A diverse and rich program to celebrate an emblematic tree of Morocco. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, and as part of the celebration of the International…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
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Tanzania: Maasai Forcibly Displaced for Game Reserve

Provide Redress; Adopt New Conservation Model After Consultations

The Tanzanian government’s forced eviction of Maasai communities from areas in northern Tanzania they have long inhabited violates their rights to land, livelihood, and culture, Human Rights Watch said today. Since June 2022, the authorities have engaged in abusive and unlawful tactics, including beatings, shootings, sexual violence, and arbitrary arrests to forcibly…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Natural capital, an option for African governments to finance Sustainable Development Goals

The continent contributes substantially to the world's annual production of six key minerals: 80% of platinum, 77% of cobalt, 51% of manganese, 46% of diamonds, 39% of chromium and 22% of gold

Africa must use all its comparative advantages to mobilize the resources it needs to finance its sustainable development ambitions. Since 2010, official development assistance has declined, falling to its lowest level of $34 billion in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates. Access to international capital…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: National Forestry Authority (NFA) allocated extra Shs4 billion for tree seedlings

The money will cover a funding shortfall in restoration of tree and forest cover where only Shs3 billion had been initially provided

The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has recommended that the National Forestry Authority (NFA) is allocated an additional Shs4 billion in the next financial year for provision of tree seedlings. According to the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Emmanuel Otaala, the money will cover a funding shortfall in restoration of tree…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
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Unlocking finance for African smallholder farmers

The event brings together over 200 participants to share experiences and lessons about how to overcome the challenges in getting finance to smallholder producers living in remote areas

A major meeting this week brought together farmers, bankers, governments and development partners from across Africa and beyond to discuss ways to ensure smallholder farmers, the backbone of the region’s food system, have access to the finance they need to improve and scale up sustainable forest and farm management practices.…

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Africa Knowledge Exchange Shares Perspectives on Protecting Forests, Fostering Climate Resilience and Empowering Communities

The occasion brought together over 200 participants from CIF recipient countries, contributing states, the private sector, civil society, local community groups, and the Fund’s international partners

In March 2023, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) held a four-day event to share knowledge from 15 years of the Fund’s interventions in Africa. The event focused on experiences from the Forest Investment Program and the Pilot Program…

Government of Lesotho
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Lesotho: Prime Minister (PM) leads National Tree Planting

He added that as a result of climate change, temperatures are too high and affecting the lives of the herders and children from their homes to their different destinations

The Prime Minister, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane led the planting of 6000 indigenous trees at Thaba-Chitja in Thabana-Morena on Friday. Addressing community members during the commemoration of the Nation Tree Planting Day, Mr. Matekane said trees are important for various activities to people hence the need to plant them in…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Workshop on development and preservation of forestry and wildlife

The workshop organized today, 31 March, was attended by Army Commanders, administrators of sub-zones as well as other concerned institutions

A workshop focusing on the development and preservation of forestry and wildlife as well as raising the awareness of the public and stakeholders was organized in Gash Barka Region. The workshop organized today, 31 March, was attended by Army Commanders, administrators of sub-zones as well as other concerned institutions. Speaking…