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What money won’t buy: Diet quality drops for rural Indonesians as incomes rise
It might seem logical that as people earn more, they are generally “better off.” And it is certainly true that…
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New maps of global forest carbon flux offer fresh insights for action
Forests are crucial for global efforts to prevent dangerous climate change. As the global community works out what to prioritize…
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Building a new ‘boardwalk’ for peatland restoration monitoring in Indonesia
“Peatlands are dynamic and diverse and the underlying causes of their degradation are as complex as the ecosystems themselves,” said…
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Prescribed burning in dry ecosystems to reduce emissions
Watching tongues of flame spread through dry grass or spiral up trees often evokes particular emotions: fear; panic and grief…
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Peatland restoration in Indonesia: Why do people matter?
Putting people first is a vital part of the equation for protecting and restoring Indonesia’s vast tropical peatlands. This was…
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New initiative to prompt paradigm shift toward resilient agriculture
The challenges agriculture poses are well known. The sector covers 40 percent of the Earth’s surface area, produces up to…
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Progress and perils in Indonesia’s peatland restoration journey
The Indonesian archipelago is home to over a third of the world’s tropical peatlands. These black-watered, sodden swamp forests store…
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Nature-based solutions fuel new Resilient Landscapes initiative
A new initiative seeks to bring public-private collaborators together, to overturn funding hurdles and develop new strategies to address challenges…
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Respect for Indigenous land rights key in fight against climate change
Although research demonstrates the benefits – for people and forests – of secure land and resource rights, these rights remain…
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