biodiversity
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Five key takeaways from UNCBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia
At COP16 in Cali, the time ran out for the Parties to resolve all items on an action-packed agenda. Yet,…
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What works to boost forest conservation outcomes?
Initiatives to protect tropical forests are on the rise as countries strive to meet their climate, biodiversity and sustainable development…
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Unlocking funds: Boosting Central African forest and environment
A silent crisis unfolds amid the dense canopies of Central Africa’s vast tropical forests: deforestation. These unique ecosystems are known…
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Tree plantations: A triple win for energy, climate, and biodiversity in DRC
Tree plantations could be a transformative solution for addressing the energy, climate, and biodiversity challenges in the Democratic Republic of…
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Measuring wildlife degradation, made simple
Medium and large-sized mammals – think duikers (forest antelopes), porcupines, and wild pigs – play critical roles in African tropical…
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How Latin America can lead on climate, biodiversity & the circular economy
Vincent Gitz–forest engineer, natural resources scientist, and economist—brings a rich and varied background to his new role at the Centre…
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Zambia: Schooling up on sustainable game ranch management
Zambia is rich in natural resources and biodiversity, and efforts are intensifying to maintain harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife…
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The bumpy road to community conservation in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s Managalas Plateau is home to a wild array of unique and threatened creatures, including the peach-plumed Raggiana…
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Q&A: Sagesse Nziavake on wildlife monitoring advances in Yangambi, DRC
In the dense rainforests of Yangambi, DRC, where biodiversity thrives amidst lush greenery, the art of wildlife monitoring has undergone…
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Explainer: Five issues facing forests
The world needs its forests. In fact, it needs more of them. There are currently about three trillion trees on…
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Butter from a tree? Try chiuri!
Chiuri, otherwise known as the Nepali butter tree [Diploknema butyracea (Roxburgh) H. J. Lam], is one of the most important…
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A biodiversity plan for all
Biodiversity – an abbreviation of biological diversity – is the variety of life on Earth, from the tiniest bacteria to…
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Can Rural Resource Centres bring Cameroon’s conservationists and local communities together?
Biodiversity conservation is a crucial issue, particularly in regions such as North Cameroon, which is home to a rich variety…
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Sowing the seeds of change in Côte d’Ivoire
In a world where the delicate balance of nature is under threat, seed collection and restoration efforts are vital for…
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Sri Lanka sources integrated solutions to land and water-based challenges
Named for its geography’s resemblance to a closed fist, Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Mountain Range is robed in mist and trees,…
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