FC SSA

  • Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa:
    sustainability and livelihood implications

Project Expectation and Deliveries

1

Make available fungi data of at least six beneficiary Sub-Sahara Africa countries (Benin, Zimbabwe and four others).

2

Seek general evidence of fungal diversity benefits for human wellbeing, and impact of decline in fungal diversity on poverty.

3

Restore sacred forests, community and village gardens with local tree partners of edible mushrooms in 10 villages in Benin.

4

List associated organisms nationally significant economically or because endemic or threatened, and allocate extra attention to their fungi.

5

Understanding and developing suitable national fungal conservation strategies.

6

Edit at least 70,000 new records on fungi and associated organisms.

7

Researching socio-economic aspects of fungal diversity and their links to human wellbeing, and of fungal diversity loss and links to poverty and gender inequality.