New guide supports transparent land-use monitoring for climate action
The verdict is clear: to meet international climate change mitigation targets and ensure the continued functioning of Earth’s ecosystems, we…
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Regulating global trade without harming agroforestry farms?
Globally traded commodities that can be grown in forest-like agricultural systems —known as agroforestry— have long been part of the…
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Can we protect old trees by planting new ones?
Conservation isn’t just about avoiding cutting down trees. Successful long-term conservation—particularly in places where lots of people live in, around…
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Wait, what?! Why do we have a special day for forests?
Ever wondered why we have a special day for forests? In this episode of “Wait, what?!” we hear from scientist…
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The future of forests starts in the classroom
The world’s forests, from the taiga to the tropics, are incredibly diverse, shaped by both ecosystem processes and human stewardship.…
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How does the Svalbard Global Seed Vault help drive African land restoration?
What could a remote seed repository carved into a snow-covered Norwegian mountain have to do with native trees growing half…
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Sulawesi study finds local forest management units don’t impact deforestation— unless it’s a fire year
It’s almost a cliche to say that local communities must be engaged meaningfully in sustainable resource management efforts. Yet examples…
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Seeds for ecological restoration
In July, over 150 women and men from across Brazil came together for the third annual meeting of the Redário.…
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“Difficult legacy” for 30-year programme in Cameroon’s Dja Wildlife Reserve
The European Union (EU)’s flagship conservation initiative, Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in Central Africa…
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What works to boost forest conservation outcomes?
Initiatives to protect tropical forests are on the rise as countries strive to meet their climate, biodiversity and sustainable development…
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Renewable energy from charcoal: A response to the challenge
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), charcoal is a vital resource. It’s mostly used by households for cooking, and…
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Unlocking funds: Boosting Central African forest and environment
A silent crisis unfolds amid the dense canopies of Central Africa’s vast tropical forests: deforestation. These unique ecosystems are known…
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