Asia Pacific
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Indonesian president calls on successor to continue moratorium on forest concessions
Editor’s Note: President Yudhoyono’s speech can be watched above. His speech begins at the 9:00 mark. Check in at forestasia.org…
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How to better manage forests and farms? Start talking
Editor’s Note: The Forests Dialogue will host a discussion session at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta,…
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Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Indonesia may miss out on a chance to boost socio-economic benefits for the poor in the eastern province of Papua…
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Study paints nuanced picture of gender roles in forestry
A global study challenges conventional notions of gender roles in forest management, showing that both men and women collect forest…
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Research will be key to unlocking Indonesia haze crisis
Editor’s Note: The haze crisis will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May…
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To curb Indonesian deforestation, public pressure required, research suggests
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta,…
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Research leads to certification, more trade for Indonesian furniture-makers
Editor’s Note: Sustainable timber production will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May…
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Mangrove experts urge restoration, regeneration of organic coasts
When Ulva Takke heard that a foreign-owned firm planned to set up an iron ore mine on the tiny island…
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FOREST HEROINE: Suprabha Seshan fends off population pressures on endangered species
Editor’s Note: International Women’s Day is Saturday, 8 March, and in honor of women’s many contributions to forestry, Forests News…
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FOREST HEROINE: Grizelda “Gerthie” Mayo-Anda puts law to work in defense of forests
Editor’s Note: International Women’s Day is Saturday, 8 March, and in honor of women’s many contributions to forestry, Forests News…
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FOREST HEROINE: Phakee Wannasak wards off threats to community-led forest governance
Editor’s Note: International Women’s Day is Saturday, 8 March, and in honor of women’s many contributions to forestry, Forests News…
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Mangrove conference to focus on improving coastal livelihoods
The full impact of current plans to convert 2.24 million hectares (ha) of Indonesian mangrove forests to aquaculture shrimp ponds…
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BEST OF 2013: Javan leopards on camera
Editor’s Note: CIFOR’s wide-ranging research in 2013 made it a busy year for Forests News. From Brazil nuts to board…
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Credible data key to Indonesia’s efforts to solve forest fire, emissions challenges — expert
Accurate information on the causes of wildfires and the amount of carbon emissions they produce is critical if Indonesia is…
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Philippines’ Tony La Viña on building a global coalition to end climate change
U.N. climate talks were launched this week with a renewed sense of urgency as officials in the Philippines took tally…
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