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Our research presents opportunities for stories in scientific as well as mass media; from smallholder farmers improving their livelihoods by growing trees to how agroforestry is influencing the global climate debate.

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CURRENT STORIES OF INTEREST:

  • World Agroforestry Centre at COP15, Copenhagen
    During the UN Climate Change meeting, nations are expected to agree on a mechanism for making payments to tropical forest countries under an initiative called Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD). Research by scientists from the World Agroforestry Centre shows current definitions of forest could undermine such an agreement. While the Centre fully spoorts REDD, it is hopeful of an agreement that opens the door to future emissions reductions from all land uses, including agroforestry, which can store significant carbon as well as providing other environmental and livelihood benefits. Read more...
  • What is the extent of agroforestry worldwide
    The first study to quantify the extent to which trees are a vital part of agricultural production in all regions of the world shows that more than one billion hectares of agricultural land - or 43% - have more than 10% tree cover. Read more...
  • Increasing maize yields in Africa with fertilizer trees
    By combing the best of agroforestry practices in Malawi with conservation agriculture activities in Zambia – both using fertilizer trees - it may be possible to double or even triple maize yields, transforming the lives of millions of African farmers. Such a farming system shows promise for addressing food security and climate change adaptation. Read more...

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