Use Hansen high-res forest cover maps wisely, experts say
At a glance:New paper by Hansen et al., can visualize changes in forest cover at 30m resolutionCan help country experts…
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The “COP for forests”: A summary of the Warsaw decisions
At a glance: Mitigation: “REDD+ package” of 7 decisions on finance, institutions and methodologiesAdaptation: Funds pledged, support for vulnerable communities2015…
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Scientists urge tact in crafting forest governance systems
Forest governance often means addressing the inconsistencies of land, tree and resource management, a process that can be complicated by…
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REDD+ highlights tenure problems, but does not solve them
Preparations for a proposed international scheme to pay local users to cut greenhouse gas emissions through reduced deforestation are directing…
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‘Climate smart’ agricultural practices may not always be climate smart – scientist
Climate-smart farming can slow emissions and reduce the risk of global warming, but policymakers and practitioners should be careful not…
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Scientists move quickly on recognition of peatlands and mangroves
With tropical peatlands and mangroves finally being recognized globally as vital in the fight against climate change, scientists are wasting…
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Using a cross-sectoral landscapes approach to improve forest livelihoods
Helping farmers in the tropics face the challenges of climate change would profit from an interdisciplinary landscape approach that accounts…
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Are women “victims” of climate change?
At a glance: Women are thought to be poorer and more dependent on natural resources than men.A lack of reliable…
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Biological corridors help plants adapt to climate change — study
As the range of some plant species shifts to higher elevations due to the climate change, biological corridors that connect…
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Smallholder farmers in Cameroon nearly ready for REDD+ — with a bit of help
A recent study of two villages in Cameroon indicates that small farmers there are not far from having the capacity…
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Q+A: Emissions hotspots maps provide grist for climate change strategies
Maps pinpointing greenhouse gas emissions hotspots can help improve land management in countries preparing climate change mitigation strategies, a scientist…
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Philippines’ Tony La Viña on building a global coalition to end climate change
U.N. climate talks were launched this week with a renewed sense of urgency as officials in the Philippines took tally…
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