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How tree growing can mitigate the environmental impact of displacement
When civil war broke out in the Central African Republic (CAR) in late 2012, hundreds of thousands of people fled…
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Drought fuels charcoal boom in Zambia
Southern Africa, one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change, is experiencing its most severe drought in a…
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Can tropical forests protect us against climate change?
While tropical forests remain one of the world’s most important weapons in the fight against climate change, their ability to…
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Are forests the answer to an uncertain future for coffee?
Our morning cup of coffee is under threat from climate change, scientists have warned. Although projections vary on the crop’s…
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Why education is essential to the future of forests
“Batela zamba, tokobatela zamba, toloni nzete, tokobatela zamba” – let’s protect our forests and plant trees – sing 500 elementary…
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Towards zero-deforestation commodities in Ghana’s Atiwa forest
Located just a couple of hours drive from Ghana’s bustling capital city Accra, the Atewa forest range is a unique…
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Rooting sustainability in the logging industry
Located on the bumpy road connecting run-down Bangoka International Airport to the city of Kisangani in Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Leaders of the future: Shaking up old school ideas on learning about tropical forestry
For young people in sub-Saharan Africa, studying in Europe or the United States is an aspiration within reach of only…
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DRC landscape restoration is electrifying!
For the 45 million people living in rural Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) there are few livelihood opportunities beyond…
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New online platform tackles agency duplication in the Congo Basin
Conservation of the Congo Basin forests is a critical, but complex undertaking. This massive tropical forest block, the world’s second…
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