This presentation by Mr Fei Zheng, owner and founder of Mr Forest in Mozambique, tells the story of Mr Zheng’s experience as a Chinese businessman in Africa, his first encounter with Mozambique, and the changes in his philosophy as a businessman. It also gives an overview of his current sustainable investment projects and his proposed call for collaboration. The presentation was made at the fourth international learning event of the China-Africa Forest Governance Learning Platform, held in Pemba, Mozambique, from 23-25 October 2017. The platform event focused on finding ways for Chinese businesses in Africa, and African businesses linked to China, to generate strong benefits for local economies in Africa while looking after forest resources for future generations. More details: https://www.iied.org/china-africa-forest-governance-meeting-mozambique

1. My journey through Africa’s
forests
Fei Zhang (Mr. Forest Ltd)
China-Africa Forest Governance Learning Platform
23 October 2017, Pemba Mozambique

2. 1. My encounter with Africa

3. 2. Changes in my philosophy as a
businessman

4. 3. Current sustainable investment
projects

16. 4. Suggestions and calls for
collaboration