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The African Climate and Environment Center – Future African Savannas (AFAS) is one of the four DAAD-funded Global Climate and Environment Centres.
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🌍 BRIDGES Cologne Policy Insights #3 reflects on our team’s participation in the UNFCCC SB62 “pre-COP” in Bonn.

AFAS team members Dr Gerda Kuiper, Prof. Daniel Olago & Dr Juliet Kamau attended.

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#SB62 #DAAD #ClimateAction
BRIDGES Cologne Policy Insights #3: Science-policy platforms for more inclusive Nature-based Solutions - UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Thematic Hub for Planetary Wellbeing
The AFAS team published the open-access article “Nature-based solutions in the savanna belt of Africa: Insights from a systematic review” last year. The
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December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🚨 New Policy Brief 🚨

🌱💧Explore our latest policy brief by our Alumni, Annet Margaret Nabirye.

📄 Read it here: 👉 www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

Discover more AFAS policy briefs: 👉 www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#PolicyBrief #AFAS #NatureBasedSolutions #FloodManagement #ClimateResilience
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🌿 Day 5 | Final day in the field exploring nature-based solutions + sustainable land use.

🔎 Agroforestry at Mr. Ambroise’s plantation
🌱 Seed conservation & #Reforestation at SODEFOR

A strong, hands-on finish to the week ✨

📸 Photo credits: Macline Hien

#Agroforestry #SeedConservation #afas
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Day 4 at AFAS Knowledge Exchange Week 🚀

On Day 4, we held concurrent sessions that powered progress:
🔹 Staff: Curriculum & Capacity Sustainability Lab
🔹 Students: Policy Brief Writing Boot Camp

A strong day of skills, strategy & future-focused growth. 💡✨
#AFAS #CapacityBuilding #Impact
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🌍 Day 3 of the AFAS Knowledge Exchange Week in Abidjan!
A full workshop day with PI presentations, a keynote on Nature-Based Solutions, and a panel on Indigenous knowledge + science.

We ended with co-creating Phase 2 research themes — a big step toward Africa-focused solutions. 🚀🌱
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎓Day 2 of the AFAS Knowledge Exchange Week in Abidjan started with a beautiful graduation ceremony at UFHB and powerful student testimonials captured in video recordings. 🎓🌍✨

We closed the day with student presentations and a productive workshop planning session.🚀📚
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yesterday, we kicked off the AFAS Knowledge Exchange Week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire!🌍

We had a partner dialogue meeting where the AFAS staff engaged with the authorities of Félix Houphouët-Boigny University.

We wrapped up the day with research presentations from AFAS master's students from UFHB 💡
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 New Policy Brief! 🚨
Explore the latest brief developed by AFAS student Theophilus Delali:

📄 Read it here: 👉 www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

Discover more AFAS policy briefs: www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#AFAS #PolicyBrief #ScienceForPolicy #ClimateResearch
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🚨 New Policy Brief! 🚨
Check out the latest brief by AFAS student Bruno Emmanuel Diarra:

📄 EN: www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

🇫🇷 FR: www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

More briefs: www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#AFAS #PolicyBrief #ScienceForPolicy
November 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🚨 New Policy Brief Alert! 🚨
Check out a new #policybrief from our AFAS student Elvire Dossa!

📄 Read it here: www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

🇫🇷 French version: www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

More briefs: www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#AFAS #ScienceForPolicy #ClimateResearch
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🚨 New Policy Brief Alert! 🚨
We’re excited to share a new #policybrief from our student Ymelda Merveille Taponfack!

📄 Read it here www.afas.africa/wp-content/u...

🇫🇷 French version:https://www.afas.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFAS-Policy-Brief_Taponfack-FR.pdf
#AFAS #ScienceForPolicy
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November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📢 AFAS Update!📢

The French versions of our Policy Briefs are now live on our website. This helps us better engage and inform audiences across the region.
🔗 Access them here:
www.afas.africa/fr/ressource...

#AFAS #PolicyBriefs #ClimateResearch #ScienceForPolicy
Notes politiques - AFAS
Notes de Politique AFAS « Les notes de politique sont un outil essentiel pour présenter de la recherche et des recommandations à un public non spécialisé. Elles servent à fournir des conseils politiqu...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Day 3 of our AFAS Knowledge Exchange Week in Nairobi, our Stakeholder workshop! 🌍
Inspiring talks, a panel on Indigenous Knowledge & Science, and Co-creation of research themes for AFAS Phase II on Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture & Biodiversity. ✨

#AFAS #Research #Collaboration #Sustainability
October 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🌍 Day 2 took us to the Science for Africa Foundation for an inspiring dialogue on bridging research, policy & practice.

🌿Later, we had a pilot planning session brainstorming future Nature-based Solutions projects and partnerships for action. 💡🤝

#AFAS #SFA #NbS #ClimateAction
October 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🌍The AFAS team from UoC, UoB and UFHB is spending the week at University of Nairobi for an exciting Knowledge Exchange, Engagement & Dissemination Week.

Day 1 started with presentations from our students, who shared key insights from their #research 💡

#AFAS #KnowledgeExchange #Sustainability #NbS
October 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📍 Fieldwork Highlight – Bruno Emmanuel Diarra | Cinzana, Mali 🌾

Explored how millet farmers adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) amid rising climate variability — using surveys, focus groups & interviews.

#AFAS | MSc Climate Change & Adaptation – #CSA #Agroecology
October 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📍 Fieldwork Highlight – Withney Zodan | Sitatunga Valley, Benin 🌿

Surveyed 300+ people to explore how communities value and depend on ecosystem services — and how land use change is putting them at risk.

#AFAS | MSc Climate Change & Adaptation – UFHB | #Agroecology #Research.🌱
October 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚨 New Policy Brief! 🚨

AFAS Alumna Fanny Massally shares timely insights in her latest brief.

📄 Read it here: 👉https://www.afas.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Masally_policy-brief.pdf
🔍 More briefs: 👉 www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#PolicyBrief #EvidenceToAction #AFAS #AlumniImpact
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October 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
📍 Fieldwork Highlight – Farida Bonkoungou | Gomponsom, Northern Burkina Faso 🌾

Researched nature-based solutions for land restoration in the Sahel, including #FMNR, zaï pits, stone bunds, and mulching across 3 villages.

#AFAS | MSc Climate Change & Adaptation – UFHB | #Agroecology #Research
October 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🌍 Fieldwork Update – Theophilus Dumenyo | Kumbungu, Ghana 🌾

Theophilus explored Crop-Livestock Integration vs. Traditional Cropping in the Guinea Savannah. His research focused on gender roles, resilience strategies, and #nature-based solutions for #sustainable agriculture.

📚 #AFAS fellow | #NbS
October 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚨 New Policy Brief! 🚨

AFAS Alumni, Liza Mungatia, shares fresh insights in her latest work.

📄 Dive in here: 👉 www.afas.africa/resources/po...

#StudentVoices #PolicyIdeas #EmergingScholars #AFAS
Policy Briefs - AFAS
AFAS Policy Briefs “Policy briefs are a key tool to present research and recommendations to a non-specialized audience. They serve as a vehicle for providing evidence-based policy advice to help reade...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
📍 Fieldwork Update – Elvire Dossa | Mono, Bénin 🌿

Exploring Living Soil Market Gardening (MSV) — a practice focused on soil health based on three principles: reduced/no tillage, permanent soil cover and organic matter input.

#AFAS | MSc Climate Change & Adaptation – UFHB | #Agroecology #Research
September 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Don't miss the 3rd DAAD Climate Lecture of the year on "Community-based rangeland reforestation for sustainable livelihoods", by Lucy Waruingi next Tuesday September 9! 🌍

Register on the link below ⬇️
Join the 3rd lecture of our Climate Lecture Series! 📅 9 Sept 2025 | 🕚 11:00–12:15 CEST / 09:00–10:15 UTC | Speaker: Lucy Waruingi, African Conservation Centre (Kenya) on community-based rangeland #reforestation for #sustainable livelihoods. Free & open to all: ➡️ static.daad.de/media/daad_d...
#DAAD
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📍 Fieldwork Update – Ann Njuguna 🌍

In August 2025, I visited Mackinnon Road, Taita Taveta County, to study #eco-charcoal production at Taita Ranch — exploring its role in reducing land degradation. 🌿🔥

#AFASFellow | MSc Climate Change & Adaptation | University of Nairobi

#ClimateResearch #AFAS
September 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🌱 New blog: Where Grass Means More🌱

AFAS student Julius Toba Malika, shares how Kenya’s Musul community is using grass reseeding to restore land, empower women & preserve culture.

📖 Read: www.afas.africa/where-grass-...

#LandRestoration #ClimateResilience #AFASVoices
Where Grass Means More: Land Restoration, Culture and Women in Laikipia North - AFAS
In June 2025, Julius Toba Malika paid a visit to the Musul pastoralist community in Northern Kenya to gather insights on how grass reseeding is building climate resilience in this livestock- dependent...
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August 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM