On January 28, 2026, PANCANR’s Forest Working Group (FWG) held a strategic meeting to define the main orientations of its 2026 program. Following the discussions, members laid the groundwork for a program that is strategic, realistic, and impact-driven, despite limited resources.
The network has chosen to focus its efforts on targeted and innovative advocacy to strengthen forest governance and biodiversity protection across West, Central, and Southern Africa.
Emphasis will be placed on digital initiatives that promote citizen engagement, accountability, greater visibility of forest-related issues, and enhanced transparency—particularly through accessible tools, participatory platforms, and campaigns organized around key dates such as World Forest Day.
At the same time, PANCANR aims to promote agroforestry, support community forest rights, encourage the harmonization of legal frameworks, and intensify advocacy for increased public funding for the forestry sector. True to its mission, the network reaffirms its role as an advocacy and lobbying platform committed to stronger governance, the fight against illegal logging, and the sustainable management of natural resources.