Edwin Okoth

ABOUT THE WRITER
Edwin Okoth writes science blogs for Forests News. He holds an M.A. degree (Business Journalism) from Columbia University in New York, a post-graduate diploma in mass communication from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyatta University in Kenya
BY THIS WRITER
16 Feb 2023
In DRC, Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ inclusion in REDD+ remains a work in progress
The country’s legal framework on climate change is among Africa’s most advanced, but more work is needed to promote inclusion, say researchers
16 Feb 2023
In DRC, Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ inclusion in REDD+ remains a work in progress
News - 8 Oct 2022
How to preserve forest biodiversity without losing livelihoods
FAO-CIFOR study explores mainstreaming biodiversity into policies, strategies and practice
News - 8 Oct 2022
How to preserve forest biodiversity without losing livelihoods
Event Coverage - 12 Sep 2022
How far has the talk walked? Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use
Experts agree there has been “some movement” but inclusivity, political goodwill and resources are still needed
Event Coverage - 12 Sep 2022
How far has the talk walked? Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use
News - 10 Feb 2022
To save the shea tree, scientists explore predictive breeding tools
Decline threatens value chain
News - 10 Feb 2022
To save the shea tree, scientists explore predictive breeding tools
News - 17 Dec 2021
Scientists urge action as Gambian livestock grazing puts forests at risk
Threats to ecosystems must be addressed to meet environmental goals
News - 17 Dec 2021
Scientists urge action as Gambian livestock grazing puts forests at risk
News - 1 Nov 2021
Study pushes for climate smart agriculture to curb deforestation in DRC
Farmers expand production areas
News - 1 Nov 2021
Study pushes for climate smart agriculture to curb deforestation in DRC
News - 27 Sep 2021
Poor charcoal production techniques fuel tree cutting in Kenya
Traditional earth kilns inefficient
News - 27 Sep 2021
Poor charcoal production techniques fuel tree cutting in Kenya
Event Coverage - 3 Sep 2021
Trees play a key role in building sustainable food systems, experts affirm
Time to develop nature-based solutions
Event Coverage - 3 Sep 2021
Trees play a key role in building sustainable food systems, experts affirm