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When livelihoods connect: Protecting forests through circular bioeconomies in the Yangambi landscape
Fed by tributaries rising in the heart of Africa’s tropical forests, the Congo River cuts through the Democratic Republic of…
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Biochar for socio-ecological systems resilience is the next frontier in Yangambi
Healthy soils are the quiet lifeblood of a healthy landscape. They hold water through dry spells, recycle and retain nutrients, and keep…
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Biodiversity and livelihoods at the centre: Planting native or introduced tree species
“Biodiversity doesn’t vote. Biodiversity is not what wins elections,” said Paul Smith, Secretary-General of Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), at a recent webinar on Choosing between native and introduced tree species during tree planting. This…
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From emergency response to resilient food systems in Yangambi
Food insecurity remains a daily reality for many households in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Tshopo Province, where a…
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Proof of concept: The landscape approach yields results in DRC
In-depth / 14 March 2024 Proof of concept: The landscape approach yields results in DRC The evolving Yangambi Engagement…
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Taking aim at overhunting
In-depth / 3 March 2023 Taking aim at overhunting How the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme uses both science and local…
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How to balance the needs of both humans and wildlife?
Wild mammals, reptiles, birds and insects are eaten by people worldwide. But overhunting – driven mainly by the demand for…
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Green water and flying rivers
Water makes headlines every day. Many of the world’s rivers are drying up, and we’re getting used to seeing images…
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The winding path to transformational change
In its first 10 years, REDD+ has inspired much enthusiasm and hope for a global transition away from practices that…
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Blinding consumers to the true cost of soy?
BOGOR, Indonesia (Forests News) — Tofu, edamame, soy sauce – if this is what you think of when you hear…
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Global bio-economic transformation: What does it mean for forests?
BOGOR, Indonesia (Forests News) — Crops, forests, fish, animals and micro-organisms — in the bio-economy, these are the basic building…
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“Slash and burn” works, given time and space
It’s long been stigmatized, blamed for destroying forests and releasing greenhouse gases. But, when done properly, shifting cultivation can create…
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