RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Advancing Forest-Climate Science for Real-World Impact

Our research program bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and practical conservation action. We conduct applied research that directly informs our field programs while contributing to global understanding of forest-climate interactions.

Research Focus Areas

Climate Impacts on Forest Ecosystems Investigating how changing temperature and precipitation patterns affect forest health, species composition, and ecosystem services. Our studies provide crucial data for adaptive management strategies.

Adaptation and Resilience Strategies Developing and testing forest management approaches that enhance ecosystem resilience to climate change, including species selection, planting techniques, and landscape connectivity.

Carbon Sequestration Potential Analysis Quantifying carbon storage and sequestration potential across different forest types and management scenarios. This research supports our carbon project development and policy advocacy.

Vulnerability Assessments and Modeling Creating predictive models that identify forests and communities most vulnerable to climate change, enabling targeted conservation interventions.

Ecosystem Services Evaluation Measuring and valuing the full range of services provided by forests, from water regulation and soil protection to cultural and spiritual values.

Current Research Projects

Forest Resilience Under Climate Change A five-year study examining how different forest management approaches affect resilience to drought, flooding, and temperature extremes across three countries.

Community-Based Carbon Monitoring Developing low-cost, community-manageable systems for measuring forest carbon stocks and changes over time.

Climate-Smart Restoration Techniques Testing innovative restoration approaches that maximize both carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.

Traditional Knowledge Integration Documenting and validating traditional forest management practices and their effectiveness for conservation and climate adaptation.

Research Partnerships

We collaborate with leading universities, research institutions, and government agencies to maximize the reach and impact of our research. Our partners include:

• Regional universities and research centers
• International research networks
• Government forestry and meteorological agencies
• Global climate change research initiatives

Publications & Resources

Our research generates peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and practical guidance documents. We maintain an open-access repository of our research outputs and datasets, contributing to global knowledge while ensuring our findings reach those who can apply them.

Recent Publications:

• “Community-Based Forest Monitoring: Lessons from Central Africa” (2024)
• “Carbon Sequestration Potential of Degraded Forest Landscapes” (2024)
• “Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation Planning” (2023)

Research Impact

Our research directly influences policy development, guides field program design, and contributes to international climate change discussions. We actively translate research findings into practical tools and training materials for communities and practitioners.

Policy Influence Examples:

• National forest policy revision incorporating community management
• Regional climate adaptation strategy development
• International carbon accounting methodology improvement