Experts Back Indigenous Role in Africa’s Forest Protection at Zamba Heritage Congress

NAIROBI, 12,February,2026 ,Kenya — Indigenous peoples and local communities are central to the future of Africa’s forests, experts at the Zamba Heritage Congress said on the third and final day of deliberations on Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Opening the session, moderator Annah Agasha underscored that discussions throughout the congress had repeatedly highlighted…

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Kenya Rallies Global Partners to Accelerate Forest Restoration and Tree-Growing Drive

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo speaking during the Zamba Heritage Congress, held in Nairobi on 11th,February,2026. Kenya has reiterated its commitment to large-scale forest restoration and sustainable management, with Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo calling for stronger partnerships to support the country’s ambitious tree-growing programme….

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Africa Unveils Zamba Heritage Initiative to Boost Forest Conservation and Climate Action

FSC Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Peter Alele ( 2nd right),Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee (4th right) with other stakeholders poses for the photo during the Zamba Heritage Congress held in Nairobi on Tuesday ,10,February,2026. Africa has marked a major milestone in its forest and climate agenda as the Inaugural Zamba Heritage Congress officially opened in Nairobi,…

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