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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African youth unite to regreen the Sahel
Despite recent concerns from the UN desertification president about potential delays in achieving the 2030 completion goal of the Great…
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Zambia: School students take action on World Environment Day
Higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to climate change are impacting agriculture in Zambia, contributing to poverty in many households. To…
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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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Revealed: How much carbon Earth’s forests stash—and what’s happening to it
The climate crisis is getting worse, but we haven’t yet managed to ditch the fossil fuels that exacerbate it. So,…
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Community forest stewards: Managers, not labourers
There is growing recognition that many Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in the global tropics are good forest managers.…
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Actions are multiplying for the Great Green Wall initiative
For those who have been following the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, it may seem actors have struggled to realise…
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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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In Cameroon, breaking barriers for women in restoration
Restoring land and reducing its degradation is crucial for Cameroon’s sustainable development and long-term resilience. Over 70 percent of the…
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A journey across the world’s largest rainforests
In-depth / 19 June 2024A journey across the world’s largest rainforestsScroll
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From Bali to Jeju, mangroves might help fix East Asia’s climate challenges
South Korea’s Jeju Island is famous for many things: its volcanic landscape, white-sand beaches, haenyeo (woman divers), and abundant produce.…
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