Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World (SW4SW) Initiative and Forest and Farm Facility (FFF)
Agreement Number:
GFL-S-FAO-2
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project focuses on the development of sustainable and inclusive wood value chains in developing countries (pilot in Tanzania) and will be delivered through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It will have a particular focus on smallholders, women and youth, sustainable supply, capacity building and affordable housing.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
Benefits from sustainable wood products and their value chains are fully recognized in policy frameworks; Increased capacity to manage forests for sustainable wood production; Improved livelihoods as markets and financing for sustainable wood are broadened; Contributions of sustainable wood value chains and products to the circular bioeconomy are strengthened.
Location:
ROME, IT 00153
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q2-15815
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
International (non-government)
Recipient's Operating Name:
FAO
Recipient's Legal Name:
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Program:
Grants and Contributions in support of the Global Forest Leadership Program
Program Purpose:
The objectives of the Global Forest Leadership (GloFor) Program is to advance Canada’s international forest sector leadership. This will be completed through activities that focus on expanding Canada’s international engagement, collaborations and partnerships, as well as expertise.