Agroforestry
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What’s gender got to do with DRC’s iconic forests?
The management of forest resources is a crucial endeavour for sustainable development in the Yangambi landscape in the Tshopo province…
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Cameroon: Four stages to identify gender-sensitive restoration options
Cameroon is committed to the AFR100 initiative, a movement to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes in Africa by…
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Tree plantations: A triple win for energy, climate, and biodiversity in DRC
Tree plantations could be a transformative solution for addressing the energy, climate, and biodiversity challenges in the Democratic Republic of…
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Zambia: School students take action on World Environment Day
Higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to climate change are impacting agriculture in Zambia, contributing to poverty in many households.…
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How Latin America can lead on climate, biodiversity & the circular economy
Vincent Gitz–forest engineer, natural resources scientist, and economist—brings a rich and varied background to his new role at the Centre…
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Actions are multiplying for the Great Green Wall initiative
For those who have been following the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, it may seem actors have struggled to realise…
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Study reveals extent and impact of Peru peatland degradation
Deep in the palm swamps in Peru’s flooded Amazonian forest, thick layers of peat lock away large amounts of carbon.…
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Q&A: Sagesse Nziavake on wildlife monitoring advances in Yangambi, DRC
In the dense rainforests of Yangambi, DRC, where biodiversity thrives amidst lush greenery, the art of wildlife monitoring has undergone…
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Ethiopia: Farmers make the shift to agroecology – but not without support
The intertwined nature of food, livelihoods, health, and natural resource management can no longer be denied. Agroecology – a transdisciplinary…
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Learning across landscapes
Every landscape is unique – and sometimes we can cross-pollinate learnings between locations, too The integrated landscape approach is currently…
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In Cameroon, breaking barriers for women in restoration
Restoring land and reducing its degradation is crucial for Cameroon’s sustainable development and long-term resilience. Over 70 percent of the…
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Measuring the impact of agroecology on food security
Agroecology can benefit food security by diversifying crop production, increasing soil fertility, upping productivity, boosting ecosystem services, and improving biodiversity.…
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As cocoa prices soar, why are the benefits so unbalanced?
Have you noticed how chocolate is getting more expensive? If you haven’t yet, you likely will soon: cocoa prices have…
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The road to African soil health
Across the African continent, soil health – defined by the International Technical Panel on Soils (ITP) as “the ability of…
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