Present in Mali since 1989, CIFOR-ICRAF has gained decades of experience and expertise in tree domestication and on-farm tree biodiversity conservation. Working with key stakeholders and local communities, CIFOR-ICRAF has contributed to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through increased incomes and other benefits derived from indigenous trees and shrubs.

The Mali country office, part of the Sahel, aims at reversing land degradation through agroforestry practices, climate-smart agriculture, promotion of fodder crops, and sustainable co-management of forest resources. Our approach focuses on community-led restoration, capacity building on agroforestry, innovation platforms, and valuation of climate information.