Sustainable woodfuel for food security

A smart choice: green, renewable and affordable

• Author(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
• Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
• Pages: 42
• ISBN_10: 9251099626
  ISBN_13: 9789251099629
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Nature / Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests , Science / Global Warming & Climate Change , Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy , Nature / Natural Resources ,

Description:...

Against a global backdrop of climate change, widespread food insecurity, deforestation and forest degradation, this paper highlights the role of sustainable woodfuel in improving food security. It provides insights into how this role can be strengthened, including through forest management reforms. The widespread availability of woodfuel can present opportunities for employment and sustainable value chains