“Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa: sustainability and livelihood implications” is funded by the UK Darwin Initiative as one of its Main Projects (Grant 20-030). It is led by the University of Parakou (Benin), with collaboration from CABI (UK), the Matobo Conservation Society (Zimbabwe) and the Permaculture Association (UK), and has a duration of 34 months.
Key themes include:
- value of wild edible fungi as a sustainable food source;
- threats to Sub-Saharan fungi;
- links between poverty, gender inequality and fungal diversity loss;
- recommended conservation actions to protect fungi and restore lost habitats.
The project will furthermore support development of fungal conservation policies in Sub-Saharan countries, and strengthen the University of Parakou as a centre of mycological excellence.
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In 2025, MyTIPS Lab demonstrated strong academic and scientific dynamism through extensive inbound and outbound mobility. A total of 78...
This afternoon, Dramani Ramdan participated in a high-level meeting with Dr. Vivek Menon, newly elected Chair of the IUCN Species...
Fati Sambo, the FC-SSA project focal point, took part in the Fourth International Congress on Conservation organized by the International...
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Monday, November 3rd, marked the opening of ISFC4, attended by university authorities, IUCN officials, and research stakeholders. Under the theme...
From August 25 to 29, 2025, the Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa (FC-SSA) project team, together with local beneficiary communities,...
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