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How strong internal governance is supporting a community forestry network in Tanzania
… destruction and combating social inequality within the Tanzanian forestry sector. MJUMITA’s operational reach extends across 14 regions, … outcomes both internally among its members and externally with partners. One notable innovation has been a governing board composed of … How strong internal governance is supporting a community forestry network in Tanzania …
Publication, 18 April 2024
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Boosting governance in Mozambique’s forests. Options for more sustainable forestry among Chinese timber traders and Mozambican partners
… of Chinese timber traders and concession holders and their Mozambican partners. This report contributes by exploring what options exist for incentives that can put in place more sustainable forestry. It identifies six main areas of concern and outlines for each … governance in Mozambique’s forests. Options for more sustainable forestry among Chinese timber traders and Mozambican partners …
Publication, 01 April 2017
A Vietnamese man poses in front of buildings and piles of timber
Archive of completed locally-controlled forestry projects
… ' and major reviews of ' Instruments for Sustainable Private Sector Forestry '. Below are links to our more recent, archived projects: … levels working towards the equitable and sustainable management of forestry resources. The final evaluation found widespread impact, … learning events, and channelled financial support to NGO partners at varying times in Brazil, Cambodia, China, Democratic …
Article, 22 February 2019
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How good governance has transformed an agroforestry cooperative in Vietnam into a thriving business
… such as Nam Dinh Forest Products Joint Stock Company and Hoa Phat Forestry Joint Stock Company. In addition, BMAC is involved in the … model for sustainable business operations, contributing to Vietnam’s forestry sector growth. …
Publication, 18 April 2024
Boys polish chairs for sale in the furniture market, Nampula, Mozambique.
Introduction to locally-controlled forestry
… the best way to rebalance governance towards fair and sustainable forestry practices is to  invest in locally-controlled forestry . Locally-controlled forestry gives people who live in forest … forestry at an international level, while our work with local partners enables us to develop and share practices relevant to specific …
Article, 05 August 2013
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Yaoundé Declaration: statement concerning community forestry in the Congo Basin region
… African Republic and the Republic of Congo, along with international partners from Europe, came together in Yaoundé for three days in … and Land Use in the Congo Basin (ILLUCBF) programme. Community forestry can impact the future of some 40 million people across the … the poorest on Earth. The new concepts and practice around community forestry in the region can place it at the heart of rural development. …
Publication, 01 March 2019
COP24 will take place in Katowice's landmark congress centre and exhibition hall (Photo: Umkatowice, Creative Commons via Wikipedia)
IIED and partner events at COP24
Event, 02 December 2018
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Community forestry in Cameroon: a diagnostic analysis of laws, institutions, actors and opportunities
… This brief study has been produced by the partners of the CoNGOs consortium to share our different knowledge and … understanding of the current state of play in relation to community forestry in Cameroon. The study aims to:~• consider existing … demographic, cultural and socio-economic factors affecting community forestry;~• identify key actors and institutions (which will include a …
Publication, 01 November 2017
Man standing next to a tree.
Upscaling innovative ‘planting-baskets’ to restore landscape diversity and enhance climate-resilient livelihoods
… livelihoods.  What is IIED doing? IIED is supporting partners with surveys to better understand farmers’ present growing … Landscape Restoration Strategy, and work with Belize’s departments of forestry and agriculture to explore how best to further the intentions …
Project, 22 February 2024
A forest ranger takes measurements of a tree at Megeni Kitasha in the Rombo District in Moshi, Tanzania (Photo: FAO/Simon Maina)
IIED at the XIV World Forestry Congress
… The XIV World Forestry Congress , hosted by South Africa, and the first to take place in the continent, brought together the global forestry community to review and analyse the key issues and to share … foresters – from decision-makers to local practitioners as well as partners from other sectors – to share their knowledge and latest …
Event, 07 September 2015