Forests News
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Power, politics and participation: Naming the non-technical in multi-stakeholder processes
Let’s start with a tale of two Brazilian states – and two multi-stakeholder processes (MSPs) that turned out extremely differently…
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Taking root in Kenya: Nature-based climate solutions project kicks off
The lush Taita Hills jut steeply above the arid rangelands of southern Kenya. Much of their original tree cover has…
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Two illustrated guides to promote forest rehabilitation by and for farmers in Central Africa
The PROFEAAC project (Promouvoir et Formaliser l’Exploitation Artisanale du bois d’œuvre en Afrique Centrale – Promoting and Formalizing Artisanal Timber…
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Securing land rights for women in The Gambia
Land ownership in The Gambia is a complicated issue. It lives at the intersection of traditional customs, legal processes, competing…
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Addressing expanding concerns over forest carbon credits key to mitigation success
Amid growing investor interest in forest-based climate mitigation, including forest carbon credits and benefits through reducing greenhouse gas emissions from…
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Community support crucial to blue carbon success
The quality of a blue carbon ecosystem project, essential for investor appeal, must be judged by strong social outcomes, benefit…
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Sonya Dewi begins tenure as new Asia Director
Scientists and detectives would appear to have little in common. Until you meet Sonya Dewi. Just like Hercule Poirot and…
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Fielding peatland data in remote Central Congo
Field data is essential to gain an understanding of the genesis, development, contemporary function, and extent of the central Congo…
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Keeping track of trees and forests in Eastern and Southern Africa
Fatuma Mansur is a forest ranger in Kilifi County, Eastern Kenya. The area is home to the largest remaining fragment…
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Central African countries vulnerable to emerging infectious diseases
The countries of Central Africa have a problem. They lack the necessary resources to effectively carry out surveillance on zoonotic…
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At home with the hunters: Intimate visions of the wild meat trade in Gabon and Madagascar
In Gabon’s Mulundu Department, two wild meat hunters with rifles on their backs push their way through large-leaved, deep-green bushes…
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Wildfire reduction in Southeast Asia depends on regional approach to prevention
Haze pollution from peatland and forest fires transcend national borders, negatively impacting ecosystems, human health and economic activities. It also…
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Scientists and policymakers join forces in the fight against DRC deforestation
The climate crisis is a critical issue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The country hosts more than…
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Understanding hidden, visible, and invisible forms of power necessary for environmental governance
The profound impacts of ‘hidden’ power and influence – sometimes exercised by private-sector actors or traditional leaders through decisions made…
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Leading women in sustainable wildlife management: Meet Guyana’s ecotourism entrepreneurs
With its rolling savannahs, breathtaking mountains, therapeutic waterfalls, and rich biodiversity, Guyana’s Rupununi is one of the country’s most sought-after…
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