Landscape Alliance

When we hear the word ‘science,’ we often think about equations and a technical approach to problem solving. This podcast series brought to you by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) aims to go beyond the numbers. By looking at the science of forestry, agroforestry and landscapes through stories, real-life experiences and the lives of pe...

CIFOR scientist Stibniati Atmadja discusses the importance of transforming land-use sector to solve the climate crisis. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Andrew Miccolis, country coordinator and lead scientist of the Brazil program of World Agroforestry (ICRAF), describes agroforestry’s contribution to mitigating the climate emergency. He specifically discusses the successful mixed oil-palm agroforestry systems the team have created in Brazil and his plans for sharing the knowledge globally. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks...

Thuy Pham, a CIFOR scientist, shares hers perspectives on data in forestry science. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Houria Hjoudi, a senior scientist at CIFOR, discusses transformative change in relation to gender. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Markus Ihalainen, CIFOR’s Senior Research and Engagement Officer explores some of the challenges women face in climate action efforts. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Peter Akong Minang, Principal Science Advisor with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), explains the contribution of agroforestry - trees on farms - to countries' nationally determined contributions and to farmers' livelihoods and the health of the planet.

Lalisa Duguma, Senior Scientist Sustainable Landscapes and Resilience with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), explains the multiple benefits that trees on farms - agroforestry - provides to farmers facing the challenges of climate change.

CIFOR’s Christopher Martius, principal scientist and hub leader for CIFOR’s Bonn office, discusses how countries can make stronger nationally determined contributions (NDCs) as well as challenges for monitoring progress on forests and landscapes.

ICRAF scientist Christine Lamanna discusses the role agriculture can plan in tackling the climate crisis and improving livelihoods.

Blue carbon and peatlands and the role they play at climate talks

Steve Leonard, CIFOR senior climate analyst, discusses the state of play after the first week of COP25 in Madrid, including the expectations and the implications of negotiations on the world’s forests. Steve spoke from Madrid with CIFOR Team Leader Jeremy van Loon.

CIFOR tropical forest ecologist Rosa Roman-Cuesta discusses this year's fires that have occurred in all types of ecosystems from boreal forests to tropical peatlands. She explains the root causes of the problem and what needs to be done to prevent recurring incidents.

Amy Duchelle-Senior Scientist and Team Leader for Climate Change, Energy, and Low Carbon Development, CIFOR Forests play a crucial role in tackling climate change. Nature-based solutions, or actions to protect, restore and sustainably manage natural ecosystems, are increasingly acknowledged for the positive ways they can contribute to climate mitigation, and support the rights and livelihoods of r...

Even though equal access to education remains a challenge, some women prove their worth nevertheless. Half of the ministers in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s cabinet, for example, are women. Once given appropriate access and competitive mindset, women can thrive even in the fields that are more familiar to men, such as forestry.

Climate change has reached a tipping point, becoming a climate crisis that is having a domino effect on many of our world’s forests. It is now crucial for global leaders to come together and hold an Earth Forest Summit. Robert Nasi, Director General of CIFOR, and Marc Palahí, Director of EFI, discuss the crucial role forests play in a sustainable future and why they need to be part of the global a...

The radio talk show was held on 3rd September 2019 between 8:00 to 9:00 pm through Open Gate FM. The purpose of the talk show was to sensitize listeners on joint forest and water governance and disseminate the outcomes of the project. The talk show involved three resource persons-Alice Tibazalika (Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment), Sam Chemonges (Chairperson...

The radio talk show was held on 15th August 2019 between 7:00-8:00 pm through Open Gate FM, a radio station in Eastern Uganda. The purpose of the radio talk show was to create awareness on the Water towers project activities in Mt. Elgon forest area in Uganda. The talk show involved a resource person, Concepta Mukasa (Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment).

An interactive radio talk show was aired on 3rd September, 2019 between 8-9 pm through Chamgei Fm. The purpose of the talk show was to disseminate the outcomes of capacity building on gender in forest and water management in Mau forest. The aim is to enhance participation of women in forest and water management and in decision making in CFAs and WRUAs. Participants discussed how they have applied...

An interactive radio talk show was held on 14th August, 2019 between 8-9 pm through West Fm, a local radio station in Mt. Elgon area. The purpose of the talk show was to disseminate the outcomes of capacity building on gender in forest and water management. The aim is to enhance participation of women in forest and water management and in decision making in CFAs and WRUAs. Participants discussed t...

La demande en bois de construction et d’immobilier ne cesse d’augmenter dans toutes les grandes villes de la RDC. Selon nos sources, tous les marchés des agglomérations de la RDC sont approvisionnés par le bois d’œuvre issu de l’exploitation artisanale, pratiquée généralement, sans respect du cycle de la reproduction naturelle des essences coupées : afrormosia, Iroko, padouk, Tola, Mukolongo sont...

An interactive radio talk show that was held on 29th January 2018 at 8:00-9:00 pm in local radio station, West FM, in Western Kenya. The purpose of the radio talk show was to disseminate key findings of the research dimensions of the Water Towers project and to discuss the practical dimensions, including benefits and challenges, of joint forest and water governance. The radio talk show involved th...

CIFOR co-coordinator Iliana Monterroso calls in from Guatamala City to talk about women and land rights, a new infobrief "Gender and formalization of native communities in the Peruvian Amazon," and the way forward. Link to infobrief: https://www.cifor.org/library/7108/

An interactive radio talk show was held on 18th December at 8:00-9:00 pm through a vernacular radio station, Chamgei FM, which is part of Royal Media Services. The purpose of the radio talk show was to disseminate key findings of the research dimensions of the Water Towers project and to also discuss the practical dimensions, including benefits and challenges, of joint forest and water governance....

Excerpt from 'Exodus of Burkinabe Herders’, aired on RTB (Magazine la Terre Notre Richesse), 18 January 2018, and 'Land for Transhumant Herders’, aired on RTB (Rendez-vous de la Redaction), 18 March 2018