Forests

With a focus on locally controlled forestry, we work to improve the livelihoods of those living in and around forests, and ensure those forests are managed fairly and sustainably.

Locally-controlled forestry

How IIED is supporting locally-controlled forestry for improved livelihoods, justice and sustainability More in this collection

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The Forest and Farm Facility is now working with Ecuador forest farm producers such as this bamboo production business
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Ghanaian women working in a micro enterprise shell cocoa, one of the commodities driving deforestation in western Ghana. These enterprises need targeted access to finance to adopt sustainable production systems that can contribute to halting deforestation and improving livelihoods (Photo: Tom Blomley)
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