Food demand and forests in Sub-Saharan Africa: infographic series

A series of infographics produced by the forest and biodiversity teams of the International Institute for Environment and Development. The infographics highlight key findings from research that reveals that there is limited scope for meeting tripling domestic food demand in Sub-Saharan Africa by increasing food imports, reducing food waste and increasing crop yields. More details: http://bit.ly/1TNurHl
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Food and forest policies: recognising the trade-offs
Food and forest policies: recognising the trade-offs | by iied.org
Increase yields: no magic bullet
Increase yields: no magic bullet | by iied.org
Reduce losses in the value chain in sub-Saharan Africa: important but limited potential
Reduce losses in the value chain in sub-Saharan Africa: important but limited potential | by iied.org
Increasing exports: expensive and risky
Increasing exports: expensive and risky | by iied.org
Domestic food demand as a driver of deforestation
Domestic food demand as a driver of deforestation | by iied.org
Cereal is an important part of the diet in Sub-Saharan Africa
Cereal is an important part of the diet in Sub-Saharan Africa | by iied.org
Domestic food demand to triple by 2050 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Domestic food demand to triple by 2050 in Sub-Saharan Africa | by iied.org