The 3rd TAFORI Scientific Conference Focuses on Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development

Arusha, Tanzania – The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, is set to host the 3rd TAFORI Scientific Conference from December 11th to 13th, 2024, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). This year’s conference theme, “Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation,” underscores the critical role of forest restoration in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.

The conference will delve into various sub-themes, including:

• Financing forestry and beekeeping
• Forest degradation, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions
• Innovations and technologies in forest and beekeeping industries
• Forest and bee products value chains under climate change scenarios
• Gender perspectives in forest and beekeeping industries
• Green and blue economy policy and governance
• Clean energy solutions for sustaining forest landscapes
• Forest landscape restoration governance and management

Keynote speakers for the event are renowned experts in their fields, including:

• Prof. Verdiana Masanja
• Prof. Dos Santos Silayo
• Prof. Suzana Augustino
• Prof. Paxie Chirwa
• Ms. Gisela Ngoo
• Dr. Mike Allsopp
• Dr. Urs Schaffner

This conference aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative approaches and solutions for restoring forest landscapes. It will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences, fostering collaborations, and exploring new strategies to combat climate change through effective forest management.

Participants can register for the event through the TAFORI website (www.tafori.or.tz) or via the provided registration link. For more updates and information, follow TAFORI on social media channels @tafori and @taforitz.

Contact: TAFORI Secretariat Email: info@tafori.or.tz Phone: +255 27 254 9261