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Bhutan has approved its first National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan.

CIFOR-ICRAF provided technical support, contributing scientific evidence and policy guidance to the process.

Read more:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4tcyOjy

#TreesPeoplePlanet
February 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The EUโ€™s Operational Guide on #Agroecology is out now!

CIFOR-ICRAF contributed through the Agroecology TPP, with our experts providing technical inputs to support research and action.

Download a free copy here: ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4qtWu0g

#aeTPP #TreesPeoplePlanet
February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
๐Ÿ“ข Save the dates | 12โ€“13 February 2026

FAO and CIFOR-ICRAF will host the African regional launch of the Third Report on the State of the Worldโ€™s #PlantGeneticResources for Food and Agriculture.

๐Ÿ“ CIFOR-ICRAF Nairobi & online
Register to attend ๐Ÿ”—: bit.ly/3ZirqVZ

#FoodSecurity #TreesPeoplePlanet
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Food systems generate around one third of global emissions, but carbon markets still overlook many high-impact areas.

This new study explores whatโ€™s missing and why it matters.

Read:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4ai2HGr

#TreesPeoplePlanet
February 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay

This yearโ€™s theme recognises Indigenous & local knowledge passed down through generations.

Wetlands hold centuries of wisdom on food, water & living with nature.

Protecting wetlands means protecting this knowledge.

#WetlandsMatter #TreesPeoplePlanet
February 2, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Tick-borne diseases continue to harm livestock and livelihoods across rural Zambia.

In Nyawa Chiefdom, the EU-funded #SWMProgramme supports community-run spray races that protect cattle, strengthen local incomes and contribute to a #OneHealth approach.

Watch to learn more:โžก๏ธ https://bit.ly/3LFUpQw
How spray races are protecting cattle, livelihoods and wildlife in Zambia #swmprogramme
In Zambia's Kazungula District, where livestock and wildlife share the same landscapes, tick-borne diseases can devastate cattle and farmers' incomes. Through the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, three new spray races have been commiss...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Scaling agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests (TOF) needs strong policies, robust extension systems, & farmer-centred approaches.

At #TREESCAPES2026, we will explore how innovation can drive inclusive, scalable adoption across diverse agro-ecologies.

๐Ÿ“… 5โ€“7 Feb | New Delhi
๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/treescapes2026
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Can India achieve Viksit Bharat without a Vrikshit Bharat?

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, this piece explores how investing in agroforestry can boost growth, strengthen livelihoods, and enhance climate resilience.

Read: ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4qQxGAz

#Agroforestry #TREESCAPES2026
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
CIFOR-ICRAF and TERRAGRN have joined forces to scale a science-led model for landscape restoration and climate resilience, strengthening ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and delivering measurable climate outcomes.

Learn more๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4reVjT4

#TreesPeoplePlanet
January 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Bhutan takes a big step for sustainable land use!

The country approved its first National Agroforestry Strategy & Action Plan (2026โ€“2035) with CIFOR-ICRAFโ€™s support, aiming to boost food security, livelihoods, climate resilience & biodiversity.

๐Ÿ”—: https://bit.ly/4tcyOjy

#TreesPeoplePlanet
Bhutan approves its first National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan with support of CIFOR-ICRAF | CIFOR-ICRAF
Photo by Richard Mortel/Flickr Bhutan has officially approved its first National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan 2026โ€“2035, marking a significant...
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January 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
What does a yellow-green Mexican orchid have to do with roads and schools in rural Papua New Guinea? Potentially, plenty.

Read Pods of promise: Could vanilla bring sustainable development to Papua New Guineaโ€™s Managalas Plateau? ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4qHOqcX

#TreesPeoplePlanet
January 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM
๐Ÿ“ข Applications are open for the Junior Scientist Program under the Germanyโ€“CGIAR++ Science & Impact Hub.

Get hands-on experience, mentorship and work with partners turning research into real-world impact.

๐Ÿ—“ Deadline: 15 Feb 2026
๐Ÿ”— Apply: https://bit.ly/49eJdUb

#ScienceForImpact #TreesPeoplePlanet
January 28, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Grafted avocado trees are boosting incomes, improving nutrition and greening coffee farms in southwest Ethiopia.

By integrating fruit trees into coffee systems, farmers are diversifying livelihoods and restoring the land through #agroforestry.

Read:๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3NyO7Tl

#TreesPeoplePlanet
Enriching the land and farmers' lives through agroforestry in Ethiopia
In Gechi District, Oromia Region, where coffee has long been the backbone of rural livelihoods, a quiet shift is taking place. Farmers who once relied...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:22 AM
How do we know if food systems are truly transforming and for whom?

This report explores why holistic performance measurement matters for fairly assessing #agroecology, drawing on work in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tunisia.

Download a free copy: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4af8AVV

#aeTPP #TreesPeoplePlanet
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Managing forests, landscapes & biodiversity starts with people.

CIFOR-ICRAFโ€™s work on capacity development & education is now in one place, connecting learning, skills & science from around the world.

Explore the Capacity Development & Education Hub:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/3LSPStY
January 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Can a native tree nut help keep forests standing?

On Papua New Guineaโ€™s Managalas Plateau, okari nuts are being re-examined as a forest-based livelihood, drawing on Indigenous knowledge and new approaches to value addition.

Read:โžก๏ธ https://bit.ly/4riq2Pf

#TreesPeoplePlanet
Cracking the forest product supply chain challengeย โ€”ย one tree nut at a time
On PNG's Managalas Plateau, okari nuts are being explored as a way to support livelihoods while keeping forests standing.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Restoration isnโ€™t just about planting trees. It starts with quality, diverse and climate-appropriate seed.

Researchers explain why strong tree seed systems are essential for long-term ecosystem restoration, supporting biodiversity, resilience & livelihoods.

Full story:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4t0KbLo
From seeds to systems: Building the foundations of ecological and ecosystem restoration
Restoration outcomes depend on more than planting trees. Quality, diverse and climate-appropriate seed systems are key to long-term ecosystem recovery.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Weโ€™re hiring a Human Resource Intern at CIFOR-ICRAF.

Gain hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration within a global research organisation.

๐Ÿ“Nairobi

Apply:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/3NWn3xe

#Internship #HRIntern #JoinOurTeam
January 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Centuries-old agroforestry in Ethiopiaโ€™s Gedeo Zone shows how food security, biodiversity, & livelihoods thrive on tiny plots, without cutting down forests.

Youth-led innovations are helping these systems scale sustainably.

Read:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4a5xQxK

#TreesPeoplePlanet
Gedeoโ€™s agroforestry legacy: Farming without losing forests
In Ethiopiaโ€™s Gedeo Zone, traditional agroforestry systems sustain food security, biodiversity and livelihoods on some of the countryโ€™s smallest farm plots.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Sacred forests & spiritual landscapes shape how communities protect nature

Join the hybrid symposium Heritage-Sensitive Forest Governance in African Contexts to explore Indigenous knowledge, ecospiritual practices, & policy in Africa.

28 Jan | CIFOR-ICRAF & online

Register: https://bit.ly/3NGPtLD
January 21, 2026 at 7:18 AM
In southern Ethiopia, the Humbo Carbon Project shows how community-led forest restoration, farmer-managed natural regeneration and carbon finance can restore degraded land while strengthening livelihoods.

Read Part 1 of the story: ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4a453cT

#TreesPeoplePlanet
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Native or Introduced Trees โ€“ Which Should We Plant?

Join the #QualityTreeSeedTPP webinar to explore how tree choices impact biodiversity, ecosystem services and communities.

๐Ÿ“… 22 Jan 2026 | โฐ 11:00 EAT

Register:๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/45Es1oq

#TreesPeoplePlanet
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM
๐Ÿ“ข New in the AE-TPP Stories from our CoP series!

Featuring Steve Liz, a Ugandan artist and agroecology advocate using music to drive the adoption of agroecology.

Read the full interview:๐Ÿ”— http://bit.ly/48Lzt21

#AeTPP | #Trees4Resilience
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Indigenous Peoples are the stewards of #biodiversity. How can we better engage & support them?

This publication outlines approaches to empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in wildlife & food security management.

Download: ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/4btoLOl

#SWMProgramme
January 19, 2026 at 7:10 PM
New global wetlands data is now live on the UN Biodiversity Lab

Governments, researchers & planners can track wetland extent, condition & restoration priorities, a key step for climate mitigation & resilient landscapes.

๐Ÿ”—: https://bit.ly/3Km5dm1

#Trees4Resilience
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM