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Study on emissions breaks new ground in Peru’s palm-swamp peatlands
A new study marked a series of “firsts” for understanding greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and land degradation in the palm-swamp…
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Understanding forest change in Tanzania opens door for improved management
Can Tanzania’s tropical forests and miombo woodlands be managed sustainably while still supporting human populations? The findings of a collaborative…
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Brazil’s Atlantic Forests are naturally regenerating much faster than expected
The Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact, a multi-stakeholder restoration movement in Brazil, is on track to naturally regenerate 1.5 million hectares…
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COVID-19 makes it harder for charcoal producers and traders to make ends meet
In Kisangani — Democratic Republic of Congo’s third-largest city — COVID-19 has had an impact on the charcoal industry that…
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A tree-powered circular bioeconomy
Jeff Bezos is hoping his immense wealth can change more than the retail landscape. With a promise to donate $10…
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In China, de-collectivization of forest property rights yields mixed results
There is no one-size-fits-all for effective forest tenure in China, finds a recent case study of two Chinese villages in…
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Q+A: Community forests in China’s Sichuan province play a role in panda conservation
In the misty mountains of Pingwu County in China’s province of Sichuan, community forests could offer promising solutions to the…
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How one think tank is helping step up green finance initiatives in China
The global environmental challenges the world faces require multilateral solutions that involve public and private stakeholders. Increasingly, there is a…
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Firewood collection a heavier burden for women in refugee settings
Women in Cameroon’s East Region bear responsibility for feeding their families, but a massive influx of refugees from the Central…
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Q+A: Building just societies and resilient landscapes alongside rural women
Rural women play an essential role in using and managing natural resources in forest and tree-based landscapes across the world
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