Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Indonesia may miss out on a chance to boost socio-economic benefits for the poor in the eastern province of Papua…
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To curb Indonesian deforestation, public pressure required, research suggests
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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UN: REDD+, green economy are inseparable; concerns for equity remain
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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Global study: REDD+ initiatives see challenges — and opportunities
BOGOR, Indonesia — Actions must be taken to clarify land tenure in forest-rich developing countries, and to improve the economic…
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Report: Forests may play bigger role in rainfall than estimated
LIMA, Peru (10 April 2014) — Current climate models appear to underestimate the full impact of forest vegetation on rainfall…
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Will there be enough food? Thoughts on the IPCC WGII report
The IPCC’s Working Group II report on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability was released earlier this week. A major effort by a…
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Equity remains low on the REDD+ policy agenda
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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Conservation incentive program shows economic, environmental payoffs in Brazil
A Brazilian program that compensates families for conserving forests shows promise for reducing deforestation and helping small farmers improve their…
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Study explores role of smallholder farmers in tree conservation
LIMA, Peru (25 March 2014) — When deforestation or the effects of climate change threaten natural forests, the best hope…
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Scientific review shows oil palm plantations hurt biodiversity
BOGOR, Indonesia — New research reveals that oil-palm plantations established on primary or secondary forests are unsuitable habitats for the majority…
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Mangrove experts urge restoration, regeneration of organic coasts
When Ulva Takke heard that a foreign-owned firm planned to set up an iron ore mine on the tiny island…
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Ten challenges and lessons for donors funding REDD+ as performance based aid
REDD+ was a plan to create a system of Payment for Environmental Services, with the bulk of the funding coming from…
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