CIFOR - Center for International Forestry Research
About CIFOR-ICRAF
editCIFOR-ICRAF is a leading international organization dedicated to researching and promoting the role of trees, forests, and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time. These challenges include biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods, and social inequalities. Founded by the merger of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) in 2019, CIFOR-ICRAF brings together nearly five decades of scientific expertise and innovation.
Key Products and Services
editCIFOR-ICRAF offers a wide range of research and knowledge products focused on topics such as climate change, forest and landscape restoration, sustainable value chains, gender equality, and land rights. The organization publishes over 750 publications annually in various formats and languages, which are freely available online. In addition, CIFOR-ICRAF is committed to developing partnerships and strengthening the capacities of partners worldwide.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of CIFOR-ICRAF is to contribute to improving human well-being, equality, and ecological integrity through scientifically grounded research and dialogue with all relevant stakeholders. The organization aims to deliver evidence-based solutions that transform land use and food production to conserve and restore ecosystems and respond to global crises such as climate change, malnutrition, and desertification.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editCIFOR-ICRAF actively promotes sustainable practices that support both the environment and communities. The organization works on ecosystem restoration, promoting biodiversity, and developing solutions for climate-resilient agriculture. A particular focus is on engaging local communities and utilizing traditional knowledge to develop sustainable and equitable solutions. CIFOR-ICRAF is also involved in developing innovative financing models to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use.
Global Presence and Impact
editWith partnerships in 64 countries, 159 funding partners, and 192 active projects worldwide, CIFOR-ICRAF has a significant global presence. The organization has completed over 2,200 projects in 92 countries and has an annual budget of 100 million USD. CIFOR-ICRAF's research is cited on average 137 times daily and appears over 3,000 times annually in global media.
CIFOR-ICRAF is a CGIAR research center and is committed to making a positive impact on global decision-making processes through innovative research and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit the website cifor-icraf.org.