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When clans come together: Can collective stewardship protect the Managalas Plateau?
We heard the drums long before we saw them. It was the morning of 15 October 2025, and the Center for International Forestry Research…
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Cracking the forest product supply chain challenge — one tree nut at a time
If an okari nut falls in the forest, you’re definitely going to hear it. The oval crimson husk — larger than an adult’s palm —…
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As Southeast Asia’s haze dissipates, managing peatlands is more urgent than ever
To tackle persistent environmental challenges like fire, transboundary haze and global greenhouse gas emissions, Southeast Asia must focus on its…
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Cultivating agroecological leadership: Learnings from a pioneer program
Agroecology is inherently complex. Unlike conventional high-input monocropping systems, it demands close attention to local conditions – soil, shade, plant succession, species interactions, livestock integration and market dynamics. Each element affects the…
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Will natural climate solutions count in new UN carbon credit scheme?
As global leaders gear up for this year’s UN climate conference (COP30), one provision of the Paris Agreement is drawing…
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Progress in agroecology: Tales from the frontiers of transition
As the benefits of agroecological transition become apparent across the planet, organizations leading the charge are reflecting on progress so…
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What does co-creation *really* mean for agroecological transitions?
Co-creation is one of those terms that feels straightforward, intuitive and easy to get behind—until you actually try to do…
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Why family farming matters beyond food production—and how we can help
“Family farmers are not just food producers: we are knowledge producers and solution providers,” said Filipino farmer and agroecology advocate…
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Feathers, forever? On birds, beauty and biodiversity in Papua New Guinea
The colourful plumage of Papua New Guinea’s birdlife exerts an enduring allure — for birds, people and collectors alike. Feathers have long served…
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Land degradation could cost us the Earth
Land degradation, when land becomes less healthy and productive due to human activities, natural conditions or a combination of the…
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How can better mapping of burned areas help tackle Southeast Asia’s wildfire crisis?
Over recent decades, the Southeast Asian region has faced persistent challenges from large-scale vegetation and peatland fires. These events have…
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‘There are plenty of wheels’: Metrics to measure agroecology’s performance
On 17 December 2024, the Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (AE-TPP) held its third online dialogue on Measuring What Matters.…
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“We’re here to make things happen”: Agroecology leaders gather in Vietnam
What happens when farmers, researchers and policymakers from across the planet come together not just to discuss agroecological transitions, but…
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Heroes and hypocrites: Peer punishment and fair forest use
Tropical forests hold many valuable resources—timber, fuelwood, bushmeat—that are considered “common-pool” goods. They are finite, shared by all, owned by…
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Speaking for Sumbiripa
It matters what we call things. A name anchors a story in language, time and context. Across Papua New Guinea…
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