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Gender equality a viable solution to deforestation

A section of locals cut down trees near one of the 54 indigenous forests in Kalwani village alongside Tiriki forest in Vihiga County. [File, Standard]

Many agree that the taste of food cooked using gas is different from that made on charcoal-fuelled jiko. What then do we do to continue enjoying tasty food without destroying our forests?

As the International Women's Day celebrations continued, the International Day of Forests, themed "Forests and innovation: New solution for a better world", came on Thursday, bringing to mind the relationship between different gender and forests.

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