forest policy
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Strengthening policy for tree seed systems
Kenya and Rwanda are using technical evidence and stakeholder dialogue to improve the policy environment for tree seed systems. Their…
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From science-based evidence to action
Consider the following research topics: What does it take to protect both crops and livelihoods from human-wildlife conflict in Gabon? Which tree species…
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The Congo Basin’s future is at stake. Here’s what must change
This is the second in a two-part opinion series examining why the Congo Basin remains one of the most underfunded…
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Connecting cutting-edge research with policy and practice for forests and communities
Beyond their importance for climate and environmental solutions, forests and forested landscapes are central to the daily lives of billions…
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The enormous challenge and opportunity of land restoration
Of all the negative things that humans have inflicted on the planet, the deliberate removal of forest cover ranks among…
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Selective memories: The historical roots of environmentalism
When the late British scientist Richard Grove spoke at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library in 2006, he did what…
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Tougher FSC certification guidelines would make forest oversight more transparent in Brazil
An internationally recognized product labelling system designed to assure consumers that they are buying sustainably-sourced forest products is falling short…
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Forests in policy: A tale of three clusters
From providing clean water to sustaining agriculture and regulating the climate, forests have an important role to play in advancing…
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Rights in the DRC: What’s getting in the way?
At the Rio Earth Summit of 1992, the Forest Principles sent a clear message to governments: to preserve forests better,…
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How happiness impacts forestry (and vice versa) in Bhutan
In the country of Bhutan, a small Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, it is often the middle road that is…
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Promoting progress through prospection
What are the biggest obstacles that local communities face when ensuring rights to their forest resources? Community leaders say it’s…
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Climate negotiations have never looked like this
As the much-anticipated Paris climate conference draws closer, speculation is heightening over what the Paris Package might look like. In…
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