peatland
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Will sustainable management keep a forest dominated by palms — and Amazon traditions — alive?
This article is translated and adapted from the original Spanish version, published on Los Bosques. At dawn in September, the…
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Peatlands gain greater climate focus in South Korea’s development assistance programme
South Korea is specifically targeting climate change mitigation in its development assistance projects abroad to help achieve carbon neutrality and…
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New technologies pave way for land restoration efforts
Research shows that healthy forests and landscapes are not only essential for the long-term welfare of the planet, but for…
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Study on emissions breaks new ground in Peru’s palm-swamp peatlands
A new study marked a series of “firsts” for understanding greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and land degradation in the palm-swamp…
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Indonesia’s oil palm smallholders need more support for certification, study finds
The production of sustainably managed palm oil in Indonesia requires a broader strategy that encourages independent smallholder farmers to adopt…
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UNEP virtual journey highlights urgent need for peatland conservation
Dianna Kopansky is the coordinator of the Global Peatlands Initiative in the Biodiversity and Land Management Branch at the U.N.…
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Partnership shapes peatland conservation strategies in Peru
This blog originally appeared on the USAID Climatelinks knowledge portal. Peru ranks as the country with the fourth-highest volume of…
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Seeking sustainable livelihoods for peatland farmers
Online tropical peatland talk sheds light on value of practical techniques
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Innovative peatland restoration efforts key to mitigating climate change
Indonesia is home to an extensive area of tropical peatlands, which are carbon-rich ecosystems that are critical for supporting biodiversity…
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From the frontlines: Fighting Bolivia’s forest fires
When firefighter Daniela Azero and her team first saw the extent of the uncontrolled forest fires in eastern Bolivia near…
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Pineapples and peatlands
Sowing 10,000 pineapple plants is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But for Meri Andayani and her friends, the…
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Sparking debate over fire use on agricultural land in Indonesia
“I can keep my land fertile and I’m able to work regardless of the season, but my neighbor who uses…
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Bamboo: a sustainable alternative for bioenergy production in Indonesia?
For thousands of years, people in Indonesia have used bamboo for a huge range of purposes. It is a ready…
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Bees make a buzz in peatland conservation areas in Indonesia
(Forests News) — Bees are transforming the livelihoods of residents in the Indonesian province of Riau where honey production is…
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Congo Basin countries take a page out of Indonesia’s book on peatland management
In July, hundreds of fire hotspots were detected in the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, causing haze that disrupted flights…
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