Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

For millions of women across northern Ghana, shea trees are a vital source of livelihood, yet many lack formal rights to the trees they have long protected. As land pressure grows and policy gaps persist, both women and shea trees remain increasingly susceptible to shocks and stresses. Against this backdrop, nearly 100 stakeholders convened in Tamale in December for a workshop on ‘Enhancing women’s land tenure through shea tree mapping’, bringin…