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Tropical wetland countries refine forest reference emission levels (FREL)
In-depth / 30 Jan 2023 Tropical wetland countries refine forest reference emission levels (FREL) Scroll
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Realities of doing science in remote rainforests: The Karaawaimin Taawa Biodiversity Assessment
When ecological research makes its way onto a peer-reviewed page – in the form, perhaps, of a species list or…
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‘Coalition of the willing’ takes agroecology forward at the Asia Pacific Symposium on Agrifood System Transformation
Science is increasingly finding evidence of the effectiveness of agroecological practices — such as mulching, intercropping, agroforestry, biological pest control…
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Sustainable forest management: Indonesia navigates a paradigm shift
Indonesia’s forests are home to 10-15 percent of the world’s known plants, mammals, and birds, as well as vast carbon…
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Protecting habitat, preserving heritage at the Karaawaimin Taawa
In Guyana’s remote South Rupununi region, which abuts the northern border of the Brazilian Amazon, there’s a mountain range that’s…
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In Indonesia, linking small-scale eco-entrepreneurs with global lenders
Firdha Mawaddah owns a furniture shop in Pasuruan, a city in East Java, Indonesia. She’s recently started specializing in ‘smart…
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Scaling up forest-based solutions for planetary crises
“The world is facing climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss,” said Janne Narakka, the Strategic Planning Committee Chair of the…
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Inseparable in Indonesia: Forests, finance and development planning
In a statement at COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo made a commitment that the country’s forest…
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New sustainable forestry standard puts smallholders front and center
Smallholders play a critical role in managing our planet’s forests. But until recently, certifications recognizing good forest management have largely…
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