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Great ape conservation must be integral to REDD+, says leading primate biologist
BOGOR, Indonesia (13 January, 2012)_Great apes play an important role in the long-term health of forests and climate change schemes…
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REDD+ can learn valuable lessons from community-managed forests in Latin America
LIMA, Peru (27 December 2011)_Community-managed forests in Latin America could provide valuable lessons for the sustainable management of these resources,…
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Safeguards failing to protect customary rights during large-scale land acquisitions
BOGOR, Indonesia (25 November, 2011)_ Legislation and practices aiming to safeguard customary land rights are largely failing to give real…
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Killed for keratin? The unnecessary extinction of the rhinoceros
BOGOR, Indonesia (16 November, 2011)_In recent weeks, the newswires have been abuzz with reports of the extinction of two sub-species…
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Despite progress, forest tenure reforms in Latin America still have a long way to go
LIMA, Peru (18 November, 2011)_Although indigenous groups and smallholders in Latin America can now benefit from increased access to forests…
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No premium price for legal timber, only market access to EU, say officials
BEIJING, China (14 November 2011)__Wood products that are certified to have been made from legally sourced timber to meet new…
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Indonesia’s orangutans may be extinct within years, says expert
BOGOR, Indonesia (24 October, 2011)_As swathes of Indonesia’s forests are converted into timber and oil palm plantations, orangutans are being…
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Competing actors and land uses in Latin America challenges “effective and equitable REDD+ design”
LIMA, Peru (18 October, 2011)_The rapid growth of agribusiness, cattle ranching, small-scale agriculture, logging and resource-based economies in Latin America…
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Online tool helps users map the costs of conserving Amazon forests
BOGOR, Indonesia (7 October, 2011)_Decision makers attempting to develop plans for managing land use and ecosystem services in the Amazon…
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More businesses adjusting to demand for sustainable products
JAKARTA, Indonesia (October 6, 2011) _ An increasing number of companies are changing in response to demand from consumers for…
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Biofuels may meet development needs of Sub-Saharan Africa
BOGOR, Indonesia (3 October, 2011)_Biofuel expansion has enormous potential to stimulate rural development in Sub-Saharan Africa, but ensuring local community…
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Indonesian companies seek guidelines to engage in REDD+
JAKARTA, Indonesia (29 September, 2011)_Indonesian business leaders have urged the government to clarify guidelines for private sector involvement in REDD+,…
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