“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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As part of executing the activities of the Fungal Conservation in South-Saharan Africa Darwin main project 30-020 (FC-SSA), a project...
From December 26 to 28, 2024, we participated in a workshop focused on formulating national objectives and defining monitoring indicators...
From October 20 to 31, 2024, MyTIPS, led by Prof. Nourou S. Yorou, actively participated in the 16th Conference of...
Discover our groundbreaking project in Benin, where scientists and community leaders unite to elevate the role of fungi in biodiversity...
Mushrooms are crucial for the stability of forest ecosystems and play a vital role in the well-being of communities. However,...
From September 11-13, 2024, a team from the University of Parakou visited Natitingou to launch discussions on creating a protected...
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