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Feature
- 17 Jun 2015
WEST AFRICA SPECIAL: In Burkina Faso, small solutions and big returns
These precious pockets of green bring local communities a host of benefits.
Feature
- 16 Jun 2015
WEST AFRICA SPECIAL: In Burkina Faso, disappearing rains and new realities
"When they showed us a map of the resources in our village, we realized that we could lose all our forest.”
News
- 12 Feb 2015
Take a new look at markets to boost climate change adaptation, research suggests
In Mali, cattle markets have become a vital part of local adaptation strategies.
News
- 30 Sep 2014
Winds of change buffet a small-time industry, hitting women hardest
The West African shea oil industry is facing technological and economic disruption, threatening livelihoods.
News
- 25 Jun 2014
Once there was a lake: Study highlights complexity of vulnerability to environmental change
Without consultation, central governments risk making a bad situation worse.
Event Coverage
- 13 Dec 2013
‘Landscapes approach’ could alleviate West Africa climate change woes – scientists
How can we increase agricultural production among resource-poor farmers while taking climate change into consideration?
Feature
- 21 Sep 2013
West Africa adopts regional approach to manage forest ecosystems
Convergence plan presents a vision for sustainable management of forest and wildlife resources.
News
- 16 Jul 2013
Forging pro-poor collectives helps sustain Africa tropical dry forests
Study finds income from non-timber forest products improve when smallholders form collectives, rather than individual operation.
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