Forests News
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Beyond the bottleneck: Why seed and seedling supplies matter for restoration
As the critical role of trees in addressing the climate, biodiversity, and food crises becomes increasingly clear, many public and…
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“Field work: A privilege, but extra vigilance needed”
Curious to know what it’s like to bring a baby to remote areas while Mom conducts research? How can a…
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Sustainable development goals hinge on tapping women’s full potential
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we are reminded of how far we have come, almost 55 years after…
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A baby in the field
Curious to know what it’s like to bring a baby to remote areas while Mom conducts research? How can a…
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Agroecology: A viable solution for African challenges?
The African continent faces a number of complex challenges related to food security, climate change, and the degradation of natural…
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Context is key to securing sustainable palm oil, say Indonesia’s regional reps
While the benefits and pitfalls of cultivating palm oil are often debated on the global stage, regional- and local-level insight…
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World leaders at COP28 urged to prioritize soil health in climate plans
On World Soil Day, experts and civil society representatives at the UN Climate Summit urged world leaders to recognize the…
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Fresh choices for hunters key to transforming wild meat trade
“When a hunter stands in front of a chimpanzee, he doesn’t feel like he has a choice,” says Kambale Nyumu…
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Can agroecology break dependence on synthetic fertilizer?
As global food production expands to keep pace with a growing population, industrial nitrogen for fertilizer increasingly contributes to both…
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“People want to understand their rights and options”
Legal empowerment clinics and healthy masculinities trainings have been piloted in Uganda to encourage participation and greater benefit-sharing for women…
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Communities and evidence at the centre of Africa restoration success
Twenty percent of global land area is degraded to some extent. In Africa, it is estimated that two-thirds of productive…
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Rattan rising
In-depth / 13 February 2024 Rattan rising How should Indonesia manage its burgeoning domestic rattan trade for livelihoods and…
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Working on sunshine: Agrivoltaics in East Africa
Solar power is emblematic of the transition to greener energy generation, and offers especially critical on- and off-grid options for…
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Cameroon: To restore landscapes, protect customary rights-holders
Across Cameroon, from the arid northern steppes to the rolling woodlands and western highlands, communities have sized up the impact…
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Protected: Green demand can drive palm oil sustainability in Indonesia
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