Preface - Forestry theme

The world economy is still characterised by an unequal production, distribution and consumption of wealth between the North and the South. In developing countries, poor people do not even have access to basic services such as clean water, shelter, improved fuels for cooking and space heating Poor people are also experiencing severe food supply shortages and poor health cover. This economic marginalization is exacerbated by a lack of political power which contributes to the vicious circle of poverty.

The challenge is how poor people, in a context of acute poverty, can gain access to better energy services and improve their livelihoods. SPARKNET focuses on a number of key themes - Health, Gender and Forestry - and integrates these in a policy dialogue.

SPARKNET briefing papers on Forestry

Forestry and Household Energy - an introduction to the key issues	view
Forestry and Household Energy - the international context	view