Research, Innovation and Policy for Resilient Savanna Futures
SAFI connects knowledge, people and action — African-led research, innovation, indigenous knowledge and policy for resilient landscapes, healthy communities, sustainable economies and peaceful societies.
Savannas are living landscapes where people grow food, sustain livelihoods, exchange knowledge, protect biodiversity and build their futures.
Climate, land use, health and governance change these relationships together. SAFI studies the connections so decisions in one area can account for consequences in others.
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Connecting research, indigenous knowledge, innovation and policy to advance resilient landscapes, healthy populations, peaceful societies and inclusive development. These four institutional priorities complement SAFI’s five Research and Innovation Centres. Indigenous knowledge, culture, policy engagement and community participation remain cross-cutting across the Institute’s work.
Polluted Rivers: Clean, freshwater systems vital to functioning savanna ecosystems
Advancing research and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable water management and the restoration of savanna landscapes, wetlands and river basins.
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Community-based, health campaigns and action ensure healthy people
Strengthening population health through interdisciplinary research on climate-related health risks, One Health, health equity, disease prevention and innovative, community-responsive healthcare systems.
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Community dialogue and understanding ensure peaceful neighbourliness
Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies through research on conflict transformation, borderland security, indigenous knowledge, traditional governance, cultural heritage and community-led peacebuilding.
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Indigenous food supplements are increasingly valued in local diets
Supporting resilient food systems, sustainable agriculture, local enterprise, responsible investment and place-based regeneration through research, innovation and strategic partnerships.
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The Savannah Futures Institute (SAFI) is a Ghana-based, African-led organisation connecting research with communities and decision-makers across Africa's savanna regions.
From Accra, we partner with universities, governments, traditional institutions, civil society, businesses and international collaborators to shape resilient futures.
About SAFIActive projects that translate research and partnerships into practical action.
Developing young savanna conservation champions
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Creating zero-waste savanna agrifood systems
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Protecting transboundary elephant migration corridors
View project →Capability building through the Savannah Futures Academy.
Short courses, methods workshops, executive learning and fellowships connecting research with practice.
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Researchers, universities, governments, communities, investors and development partners — we welcome conversations that turn knowledge into action.