It is an informal network of national organizations in Africa and Asia focused on forest governance issues, particularly making connections between “those marginalized from forest governance” with decision-makers. The alliance’s goal is to improve governance of forest resources internationally and in the countries where it operates. The alliance conducts focused case studies, develops tools and strategies, and convenes stakeholders for dialogue and exchanges among other things. The Forest Governance Learning Group is active in Cameroon, China, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam.
Geographical Areas of Interest
Supply Chain Focus
Asia and Africa
Forest production
Trade
Related CHapters
Information Accuracy
Provides contextual information and links to sources of information about forest certification systems, legality verification systems and technologies to help track and verify the origin and identity of the timber used in the products.
Legality
Alliance members are involved in in-country policy discussions around legality in the forest sector, including the negotiation of a legal timber partnership agreement between the European Commission and the government of Ghana, and law enforcement actions in Mozambique, and potential social and environmental impacts from a VPA.
SFM
Alliance members are involved in in-country policy discussions around legality in the forest sector, including the negotiation of a legal timber partnership agreement between the European Commission and the government of Ghana, and law enforcement actions in Mozambique, and potential social and environmental impacts from a VPA.
Social Aspects
Alliance members are involved in in-country policy discussions around social issues including land tenure, social justice in forest operations, forest operations and poverty reduction and community forest management and enterprises.
Climate
Alliance members are involved in in-country policy discussions and negotiations around REDD+ often from a social-issues angle.