Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst

Above the Trees Arabuko forest, Kenya. © Roshni Lodhia

Accelerating African Forest Conservation and Restoration to Scale

How a new program can reduce carbon emissions, restore and conserve forests, improve livelihoods, and create jobs in Africa.

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Planting Trees TNC staffers (l-r) Ed Hewitt, Kevin Juma, Felix Kamau and Damaris Kilaka joined a team planting 2,000 tree seedlings in South Kinangop, Kenya. © Roshni Lodhia

Interview

A Closer Look at the Catalyst

Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst founders Ed Hewitt and Kevin Juma provide an insider's look at how the program came about and how it could be a key natural climate solution in Africa.

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African Elephant An elephant raises its trunk in Ngoma Forest at Kafue National Park in Zambia. © Karine Aigner

Feature

Shining a Light on Natural Climate Solutions in Africa

Africa represents 20 percent of the total global tropical forests, and 13 percent of Africa’s landmass is covered by rainforest. Not only is it a powerhouse for nature, it could also be a powerhouse for natural climate solutions.

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We are excited to support African innovations that will help tackle climate change, protect and restore some of the planet’s most important and vulnerable forest landscapes, and make a positive impact on people’s livelihoods.

Jennifer Morris CEO of The Nature Conservancy

Carbon Offset Programs in Africa Carbon offset programs seen here are examples of the types of projects that the Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst will support.