How can better mapping of burned areas help tackle Southeast Asia’s wildfire crisis?
Over recent decades, the Southeast Asian region has faced persistent challenges from large-scale vegetation and peatland fires. These events have…
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Regional policy shift gains ground on peatland management and haze solutions
Many parts of Southeast Asia have endured a “hazy start to the year”, with hundreds of school closures due to…
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Sulawesi study finds local forest management units don’t impact deforestation— unless it’s a fire year
It’s almost a cliche to say that local communities must be engaged meaningfully in sustainable resource management efforts. Yet examples…
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As Southeast Asia’s haze dissipates, managing peatlands is more urgent than ever
To tackle persistent environmental challenges like fire, transboundary haze and global greenhouse gas emissions, Southeast Asia must focus on its…
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Stepping up for a haze-free Southeast Asia
The wet years have passed, and Southeast Asia is once again facing a dry year triggered by El Niño, the…
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“We cannot restore the peatlands if we don’t improve the livelihoods of the people”
In rural Indonesia, clearing forests and peatlands for farming is a common practice among local communities. The practice can have…
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Peatland restoration: connecting science with policy and practice
Peatland restoration is a potential solution for eradicating fires and accompanying toxic haze, reducing the loss of biodiversity and achievement…
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How bioenergy can help restore landscapes and livelihoods
Indonesia is the world’s fourth largest country by population and its demand for energy is also huge and growing. The…
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New technologies pave way for land restoration efforts
Research shows that healthy forests and landscapes are not only essential for the long-term welfare of the planet, but for…
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Scientists detail restorative mangrove and peatland management strategies
Ensuring the health and longevity of wetland ecosystems will not only benefit the environment and help forestall the negative effects…
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Wildfires in Siberia are predictable through wind speed trends, analysis shows
Fire managers can benefit significantly from enhanced weather predictions based on warm air masses near boreal areas in southernmost Siberia,…
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