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Things look a bit different around here. Let us explain… As the challenges facing people and the planet…
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Recent blogs and updates
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…
World Environment Day: Growing hope for the future
Across Africa’s drylands, communities on the frontline of the climate crisis are already experiencing the effects of land…
Tree Aid project first to meet global standards for high-integrity carbon credits
We’re proud to share that our Tond Tenga project in Burkina Faso has just become the first in the world…
Staff Spotlight: Meet Rabeca, Advocacy Advisor at Tree Aid
Rabeca is Tree Aid’s Advocacy Advisor and specialist in climate finance. Discover her journey into advocacy, what gives…
5 Tree-Based Superfoods You Should Know About
Did you know some of the world’s best superfoods come from trees? From moringa to baobab, join us…
A look through Tree Aid’s archives
Meet and discover projects from our past. Join us for a deep dive into Tree Aid’s historic charity…
Can money grow on trees? Our methods, explained
Discover how growing trees can alleviate poverty and transform lives in rural African drylands.
Top 5 Trees Empowering Women in African Drylands
From shea butter to nutritious food, discover the ways trees and natural solutions are empowering women in African…
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…
5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Climate Crisis
Worried about the climate crisis? From natural solutions to amazing green ambitions in Africa, here’s our top 5…
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.
A refreshed look, the same Tree Aid
Things look a bit different around here. Let us explain… As the challenges facing people and the planet grow, so too must the way we communicate our work. That’s why…
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.
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…
World Environment Day: Growing hope for the future
Across Africa’s drylands, communities on the frontline of the climate crisis are already experiencing the effects of land degradation. Land degradation is characterised by the deterioration of land quality and…
Tree Aid project first to meet global standards for high-integrity carbon credits
We’re proud to share that our Tond Tenga project in Burkina Faso has just become the first in the world to be registered using a new, globally approved standard for high-quality carbon…
Staff Spotlight: Meet Rabeca, Advocacy Advisor at Tree Aid
Rabeca is Tree Aid’s Advocacy Advisor and specialist in climate finance. Discover her journey into advocacy, what gives her hope, and a memorable moment at COP.
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…
5 Tree-Based Superfoods You Should Know About
Did you know some of the world’s best superfoods come from trees? From moringa to baobab, join us for a look at the top 5 and what makes them so…
A look through Tree Aid’s archives
Meet and discover projects from our past. Join us for a deep dive into Tree Aid’s historic charity archives, from 1980s photography to vintage and digitised photographic slides.
Can money grow on trees? Our methods, explained
Discover how growing trees can alleviate poverty and transform lives in rural African drylands.
Top 5 Trees Empowering Women in African Drylands
From shea butter to nutritious food, discover the ways trees and natural solutions are empowering women in African dryland communities.
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.
5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Climate Crisis
Worried about the climate crisis? From natural solutions to amazing green ambitions in Africa, here’s our top 5 reasons to be hopeful about the climate emergency. 1)
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.
Top 10 Climate Crisis Terms Explained
Confused about climate crisis terms and words? Read our guide to the top 10 climate change terms explained. 1) Adaptation 2) Mitigation 3) Carbon capture…
Yacouba Sawadogo: A great defender of nature
Yacouba Sawadogo, known as “the man who stopped the desert” has passed away aged 77.
Tree Aid Launches Innovative Carbon Model That Puts Communities First
Discover our new ethical carbon capture project that delivers for communities and the environment.
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.
Help the Planet With Zero-Waste Gift Ideas
Looking for planet-friendly and zero-waste gift ideas? From beekeeping kits to essential training for protecting forests, here’s our top gift donation ideas for your loved ones: 1) Gift a growing…
An interview with Aly Diarra, a Tree Aid Project Officer
Aly gives us an insight into his day-to-day, the projects he is working on and his hopes for the future.
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…
Embracing equity through enterprise
Discover more about Tree Aid’s work with women in the African drylands, championing equity and supporting women’s co-operative enterprise groups.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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