On the move: People and forests in a globalized world
Inclusive development is on the agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, kicking off this week in Davos, Switzerland.…
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‘Green deserts’ or functional forests?
Natural forests support life in complex ways. Forest ecosystems are habitats for animals and humans, they regulate air quality, temperature…
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Why does illegal logging continue after forestry reforms?
The western Amazonian countries of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia have implemented significant forest reforms over the last two decades to…
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What’s on CIFOR’s holiday reading list?
With holidays approaching, now is the time to catch up on those articles, books and films missed out on over a…
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Gaining traction on climate goals
An increasing number of states are embracing commitments made under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit…
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Matt Hansen: ‘With satellites, you don’t look at a single pixel. It only makes sense on a landscape scale.’
Matt Hansen is a professor in the Geographical Sciences Department at the University of Maryland. He spoke on the sidelines of…
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Highlights from the Global Landscapes Forum: Climate Action for Sustainable Development
The sixth Global Landscapes Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco, brought together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to work together on planning climate…
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CIFOR’s Director General Peter Holmgren: ‘Climate solutions will have to happen in the landscape’
Peter Holmgren is the Director General of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). He spoke on the sidelines of…
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GLF Special: Forgotten Forests of the Sahel
The Paris Agreement has shone a spotlight on the vital role that forests play in climate change – and for…
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German Government supports establishment of Global Landscapes Forum in Bonn
At the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) in Marrakesh, Morocco, the German Federal Government announced to 5,500 participants here and online,…
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To find real solutions, focus beyond climate emissions
If we are to find sustainable solutions to climate change, we have to look at the bigger picture.And in that…
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COP22 Special: Progress in Marrakesh
Climate negotiations are now progressing into the final days in Marrakesh with a handful of outcomes established already. The 22nd session…
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