Once there was a lake: Study highlights complexity of vulnerability to environmental change
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso â Life had always been precarious for the pastoralists, fishers and farmers near Lake Faguibine, west of…
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Does the head of Indonesiaâs new REDD+ agency have the toughest job in climate change?
At a glance :In Indonesia, REDD+ is being used to align institutions and straighten out tenure issues. In fact, the…
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Despite stumbles, Colombia leading the way in ecological restoration
Looking back, ecosystem restoration projects in Colombia in recent years have been narrowly focused, poorly planned and inadequately reported overall,…
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Experts: Forests’ genetic diversity, crucial for adaptability, facing greater risks
The diversity of genetic material of trees is in danger of being lost due to deforestation and monocrop forestry, putting…
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Case in Kalimantan points to progress in protecting forests for food security
As the links between tropical forests and food security have become ever clearer in recent years, experts at a recent…
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Researchâs role in REDD+ decision-making: Q+A with Anne Larson
At a glance :Goal of multilevel governance research is to understand relationships between different stakeholders and the issues and interests…
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One goal, but many paths to financing a âgreen economy,â panelists say
JAKARTA, Indonesia â The necessary public and private investment to finance a âgreen economyâ in Southeast Asia has so far…
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PODCAST: What is multilevel governance and why is it important?
At a glance :Vertical component of governance includes central government, regional government, other local governments including provinces, districts, etc. Horizontal component…
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Hopes rise for Myanmar to chart a greener path
Civil society groups focused on land use in Myanmar are taking hope from a recent speech from the countryâs top…
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The forgotten majority? Peruvian smallholders at the farm-forest interface
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on the blog of Ecoagriculture Partners (Landscapes Blog for People, Food and Nature).In recent decades, Peru…
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FORESTS NEWS UPDATE: Prostates, Prunus and policy: A remarkable tree, a contested study, and tough choices ahead
Editorâs Note: This article was originally published on Forests News on 26 February. We are republishing it to include a…
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New tech, better map on tap to protect Indonesian forests
In Indonesia, a new tool that offers the best view yet of ongoing deforestation may soon be accompanied by a…
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