Forests News
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A greener 2025: What’s next for forests, climate finance and nature?
“Everything looks like a failure in the middle,” John C. Maxwell wrote in his book The 15 Invaluable Laws of…
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Multi-stakeholder innovation platform established in South Ethiopia
Effective multifunctional agroforestry and the sustainable use of biodiversity depend on robust collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Recognizing the importance of…
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Restoring the Amazon basin ecosystems: From promises to action
Restoration has become a cornerstone of global environmental policies, addressing the accelerating environmental degradation, severe biodiversity loss, and the climate…
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Sulawesi study finds local forest management units don’t impact deforestation— unless it’s a fire year
It’s almost a cliche to say that local communities must be engaged meaningfully in sustainable resource management efforts. Yet examples…
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Co-creating scenarios of sustainable agroforestry futures for Ethiopian Highlands
In early October, a three-day workshop on land use scenario building workshop was held in Dilla, the heart of Ethiopia’s …
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Communities demand integrated, inclusive governance for resilient landscapes and livelihoods
Community members in Zambia and Ghana share a common desire: resilient landscapes that can enhance their livelihoods. Yet, achieving this…
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Seeds for ecological restoration
In July, over 150 women and men from across Brazil came together for the third annual meeting of the Redário.…
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Pioneering “respectful” seed collection through high tree climbing in Côte d’Ivoire
Accessing seeds from towering trees like the African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis) is crucial to restoring Côte d’Ivoire’s depleted Guinean Forest:…
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In the path of a cyclone, mangroves’ protective power matters more than ever
When I prepare for field research, I brace myself for rough terrain, unpredictable weather and endless logistical challenges. Yet nothing…
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Agroforestry policy dialogue in Timor-Leste
A policy dialogue on agroforestry-based forest landscape restoration was held in Dili, Timor-Leste’s capital, on 5 November 2024. The event…
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Trees, climate and communities: 2024’s defining environmental narratives
From devastating wildfires to typhoons that battered Southeast Asia, to catastrophic flooding in East Africa and parts of Latin America,…
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A year of hope and hardship for the world’s forests
[Editor’s note: This article reflects the personal views of the author and does not purport to be a comprehensive assessment].…
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EU’s flagship conservation initiative looks back on 30 years in Central Africa
After three decades of implementation of the Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in Central Africa…
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Playing it out: Why theatre matters for conservation on the Managalas Plateau
It’s a sunny September afternoon on Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s Managalas Plateau and the residents of Joivi Village crowd the…
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How green jobs are transforming rural Ethiopia
Selamawit Bekele , 22, lives in Tumata Chreta, a rural area in the Wongao District, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia Region.…
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