When She Grows, We Grow
Discover how growing trees and fighting the climate crisis is helping to advance women’s rights in Africa’s drylands.
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The Tree Aid Blog
A Bigger and Bolder Solution to Water Scarcity
In the drylands of Africa water shortages in the dry season mean that the land is unable to support plant life. For the communities living there, life is a struggle
Why I believe forest governance is the key to sustainable change
As Tree Aid’s Forest Governance Specialist, Alexis has spent nearly two decades working with communities to protect and restore forests across West Africa. Discover why he believes forest governance holds the key to lasting change.
Beyond the trees: What makes a forest?
What should a forest look like? And who gets to decide? From Snow White to Little Red Riding Hood, a Western culture’s idea of what a forest should be is far removed from reality. But…
Tree Aid sounds the alarm on unprecedented flooding in Mali
Floods have affected 64,500 people across Mali and have caused tragic loss of life and severe damage to communities. Tree Aid is sounding the alarm and calling for urgent action.
7 inspiring African women who have helped the climate crisis
Meet seven incredible women from across the continent who are working to fight climate change and advocate for communities across Africa.
Staff Spotlight: Women in Conversation
Meet two incredible members of the Tree Aid team, Annie and Nathalie. Discover how they both got into the world of international development and how it feels to be advancing women’s rights through their work.
Going behind the scenes with Adjoa Andoh in Ghana
We go behind the scenes of Adjoa’s trip to Ghana and explore her passion for Tree Aid’s work.
Tree Aid’s BBC 4 Radio Appeal
Our Patron, Adjoa Andoh, recently presented for Tree Aid on BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Adjoa spoke about one of our project participants, Paulina, and how working with Tree Aid has helped transform her life. Where…
Yacouba Sawadogo: A great defender of nature
Yacouba Sawadogo, known as “the man who stopped the desert” has passed away aged 77.
A battle against time: Climate action on the frontlines of a changing world
Discover the ordinary people fighting the effects of the climate crisis along its frontlines, across Africa’s drylands.
Top 6 Reasons Why Our Planet Needs the Great Green Wall
The Great Green Wall is a plan to grow trees across the width of Africa. Here are the top 6 reasons why our planet needs it: 1) To help the environment 2) It will help…
A Green Revolution: Tree Aid’s Reaction to the 2023 IPCC Report
Tom Skirrow shares his reaction to the 2023 IPCC Report.
Putting Agroecology on the map
The Tree Aid team reflect on their findings at ORFC Oxford Real Farming conference 2023, and consider the progress of the agroecology movement, and what this means for farmers
What does the climate crisis mean for Africa?
It’s no secret that climate change is transforming our world. Across the globe, communities are facing up to the scale of its impact, and the immense challenges needed to adapt to it. Africa is one…
Protecting Forests From Wildfires
This summer, we have seen the land scorched dry, from Australia to California, Spain to Greece. Most often, wildfires start when particularly dry forest, grassland or shrubs are ignited by human activity, such as discarded…
Trees, Tools & Training
Learn how Tree Aid are working with entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses in Africa’s drylands
Adjoa Andoh: new Tree Aid patron
Actor and director Adjoa Andoh will be championing our cause and our projects, adding her name to our current Tree Aid patrons; Joanna Lumley, Zoe Wanamaker and Hilary Benn MP.
Climate Smart Agriculture in a Nutshell
The way we eat, farm and grow our food is shifting. A changing climate is transforming weather patterns, soil quality and temperatures around the globe. For people who rely on the land, this means business…
How can trees tackle heatwaves?
Finding relief from the heat is a top priority for many of us in Europe and the UK right now, as we grapple with the effects of this summer’s scorching heatwave. As temperatures rise from…
Branching into business
Find out how Tree Aid has been working with women’s enterprise groups across the Sahel, supporting them to get a fair price for their goods at market
10 climate crisis solutions
Read our 10 climate crisis solutions, from planting trees to building a Great Green Wall, for a greener, safer world.
Tree Aid’s Five Favourite Trees
‘Tree Planting’ vs ‘Tree Growing’ – Making the Right Choices
