Doris Mutta

Biographic Data

ID6414594
NAMEDoris Mutta
GIVEN NAMESDoris
FAMILY NAMEMutta
SIGNATUREMUTTA D
AFFILIATIONSKenya Forest Service
ORCID0000-0002-5085-4173
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS8
TOTAL CITATIONS9
WORKS AS AUTHOR8
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2021
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • Forest-based employment research

    Open AccessRattiya Suddeephong Lippe, Tatiana Ojeda Luna et al.ARTICLEForest Policy and Economics2026

    The labour market in the forest-based sector sits at the intersection of three pressing challenges: demographic changes, deficits regarding decent work, and climate vulnerability. These challenges are further exacerbated by the demands of intensified resource use and global conservation pledges. Given the diversity of labour markets in the forest-based sector worldwide, policy strategies to tackle long-standing challenges can vary by context. A s…

  • Youth knowledge, engagement, and challenges in forest management and governance in Africa

    Open AccessChemuku Wekesa, Annerine Roos et al.ARTICLEThe International Forestry Review2026

    Africa’s forests are vital for biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate stability, yet they face increasing threats from anthropogenic activities and climate change. As the continent’s youth population grows, their role in sustainable forest management becomes more critical. A literature review of empirical studies published between 2000 and 2024 found that urbanisation and modernisation are eroding traditional forest knowledge, though many rural y…

  • Leveraging urban consumer perceptions to strengthen marketing for baobab, coconut, and tamarind in Mombasa, Kenya

    Open AccessA Roos, Doris Mutta et al.ARTICLETrees Forests and People2026

    Urban consumers show strong demand for baobab, coconut and tamarind products. • Product choice is driven by nutrition, taste and cultural familiarity. • Four key factors shaping consumer perceptions of products from these three species. • Better marketing and value chains for these products can promote business and livelihoods. Tree-based forest and agroforestry products (TFAPs) are essential for food security, climate resilience and rural liveli…

  • Boosting intra-African timber trade

    Open AccessAstrid Zabel, Lydia Afriyie-Kraft et al.ARTICLETrees Forests and People2026

    Africa has substantial timber trade deficit • Momentum for continental trade due to unstable international trade relationships • Adding value locally can support Pan-African inclusive and sustainable green growth Forest cover in Africa is declining, and new strategies are needed to foster sustainable forest management. At the same time, unstable international trade relationships are challenging Africa’s timber trade model. This creates momentum f…

  • A horizon scan of global issues on forests and livelihoods for 2026

    Open AccessMatilda Kabutey-Ongor, Katie Devenish et al.ARTICLEForest Policy and Economics2026References: 15

  • Africanyouth4forests – from science to youth action for sustainable forests

    Open AccessChemuku Wekesa, A Roos et al.ARTICLEDevelopment in Practice2025

    African forests are critical for biodiversity, climate resilience, and livelihoods but face mounting pressures from deforestation, land-use change, and climate impacts. The AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) initiative, launched in 2024, mobilises youth as agents of sustainable forestry through participatory science, digital tools, and policy engagement. Workshops in Kenya and Cameroon brought together young leaders, scientists, and policymakers to co-c…

  • Potential markets and policies for sustainable liquid biofuel production with emphasis to Eastern Africa countries

    Open AccessFekadu K Miftah, Doris MuttaARTICLEEnergy Sustainability and Society2024

  • A framework for analysing contextual factors shaping forest-poverty dynamics

    Open AccessJohan A Oldekop, Mónica Gabay et al.ARTICLEForest Policy and Economics2021Cited by: 9References: 11