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Climate Smart
Forest Economy Program

Bringing people together to develop forest economies
that work for people, nature, and climate

THE ISSUE

Today, many communities in the Global South lack resources to manage, restore, or adapt their forests.

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OUR WORK

We help regions of low- and middle-income countries in the Global South develop forest product industries that fund sustainable forest management, strengthen local economies, and maximize climate mitigation and adaptation.

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OUR APPROACH

CSFEP works at the LOCAL level to support regional coalitions in the Global South that build climate smart forest economies--while sharing learnings for GLOBAL impact.

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LOCAL WORK

CSFEP is currently developing its first climate smart forest economy in East Africa.

 

This pilot will serve as a model for future regions.

GLOBAL WORK

CSFEP holds virtual learning conversations for a broad group of partners.  

 

To join our global or Africa-based learning community, click below.

OUR INSIGHTS

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What the Global North can Learn from the Biobased Building Industry in the Global South 

In February 2025, CSFEP hosted a learning discussion featuring leading experts in biobased construction from the Global South.

 

Read about three key lessons that came out of the discussion.

OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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