Agroforestry World
There is no doubt that energy is embedded in food production, food distribution and food preparation. Yet practitioners in the two sectors tend to work separately without taking into consideration the interdependences of the two development challenges. What...
You cannot handle charcoal without getting your hands dirty. Similarly, the charcoal value chain in sub-Saharan Africa, a multi-million dollar enterprise, has all the makings of a dirty business. In many countries, powerful cartels control the trade in...
Forest give food and oxygen, stabilize land, improve water quality and availability, reduce the effects of climate change, and provide spaces for cultural activities, reflection and enjoyment. Convened by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and...
The outcome document of Open Working Group of the Sustainable Development Goals includes a goal to “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”. At the same time, in Africa alone, over 80% of the...
Susan Onyango and Phil Dobie Africa is currently highly dependent on firewood and charcoal to satisfy its energy needs. While firewood is used extensively in Africa in industries...
In her new book ‘100 Under $100’, Betsy Teutsch rounds up a hundred innovative yet affordable tools and practices that can make a huge difference in the lives of poor women in low-income countries. Agroforestry is among these...