Forests News
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How to improve conservation policies? Just ask local communities, scientists say
Conservation policies that restrict access to natural resources in protected areas risk alienating local communities, leading to negative perceptions and…
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Bringing hope to farmers
“We hope to buy a vehicle soon,”said Alemtsehay Berhe. Arato Nursery and Women Beneficiaries Arato, in the Enderta district near…
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What if young people were the solution?
In Cameroon’s Far North region, climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a daily reality. Scorching heat, unpredictable rains and…
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Nature’s pantry: How mushrooms are transforming lives in Zambia’s Miombo woodlands
Nestled in the heart of Zambia’s Muchinga Province, the Miombo woodlands spring to life with the rains. Beneath their towering…
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Wait, what?! Why do we have a special day for forests?
Ever wondered why we have a special day for forests? In this episode of “Wait, what?!” we hear from scientist…
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Cool forests: Nature’s air conditioning system
As we confront the sobering reality that 2024 marked the first year global temperatures exceeded the 1.5 °C threshold established…
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Reflecting on UNCCD COP16
In December 2024, global leaders, scientists, policymakers and stakeholders gathered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the 16th Conference of the…
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Where hope is stored: A journey to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
If you’ve been reading the news lately, you may have found plenty of reasons to despair. The drumbeat of crisis…
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Equipping women in forest and landscape restoration: A call to accelerate action
When Clemence Mnyika joined the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in 2023 as a community facilitator…
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Champions for effective ecosystem restoration: Reflections and insights from four countries
With biodiversity in the balance, restoring ecosystems is a critical quest that requires a whole-of-society, whole-of-government approach. Deforestation, habitat fragmentation,…
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The green bank: How much do you know about conservation finance?
Biodiversity is in crisis. With over one million species at risk of extinction, protecting nature has become a race against…
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How viable is carbon trading for the mangrove business?
Indonesia is home to 3.39 million hectares of mangroves, storing an estimated 3.14 billion tons of carbon. This carbon stock presents…
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Driving resilience in agriculture through agroecology in Zambia
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, providing employment for over 60% of the population and serving as a vital…
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The future of forests starts in the classroom
The world’s forests, from the taiga to the tropics, are incredibly diverse, shaped by both ecosystem processes and human stewardship.…
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Formulating the ideal mangrove business model in Indonesia
Mangrove-based projects are booming in Indonesia, home to 21% of the world’s mangroves. How can we ensure that the projects…
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