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Agroforestry rises as a smallholder-powered climate solution
Across Africa and Asia, new incentive programmes and digital tools are laying the ground for the large-scale deployment of trees…
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In DRC, titling industrial loggers shows no impact on deforestation
In 2021, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced plans to lift a 20-year ban on industrial…
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First certification for biodiversity-friendly initiatives nears launch
Tree-planting pledges have soared globally, spawning an ‘any-trees-at-minimal-cost’ solution to climate change that often does more harm than good from…
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To speed up climate action, get serious about transparency, say experts
As the international community races to limit global warming to 1.5°C, countries must get serious about monitoring and reporting accurately…
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Finding common ground for community forest management in Peru
Peru has recognized the role of Indigenous Amazonian Peoples for ensuring the sustainable use of one the world’s most biodiverse…
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Lessons learned from a decade of REDD+ in Guyana
Guyana, meaning “land of water,” is one of the smallest, most densely forested countries in South America. It is also…
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Seeking solutions for sustainable charcoal production in Kenya’s Mau forest
In Kenya, charcoal provides energy to 82 percent of urban households. Although it is a vital source of income and…
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Taking stock of REDD+ in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) embraced REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) a decade ago, becoming an early…
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Mitigation potential of Congo Basin remains largely unknown, but not for long
As the world grapples with a new pandemic and a flurry of fires and storms exacerbating concerns over the climate…
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