Prized for its potential: South Sumatran village in mangrove forest wins tourism award
In-depth / 3 July 2023Prized for its potential: South Sumatran village in mangrove forest wins tourism awardEco-friendly, culture-rich development in…
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Peatland ‘core domain sets’ to streamline measurement and reporting
The world’s peatlands are vital for combating climate change, thanks to their vast carbon stores. But researchers and policymakers can’t…
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Following the science for forest reference emission levels
If countries’ emission-reduction efforts under the Paris Agreement are to be effective, baseline emission levels must be as clear and…
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Mangroves in the Mekong Delta: growing opportunities or going under?
The Mekong Delta is home to the largest expanse of mangroves in Viet Nam but is also highly vulnerable to…
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Climate diplomacy up next for Murdiyarso?
Born in Cepu, a small town in Central Java, Indonesia, Daniel Murdiyarso grew up surrounded by teak forests. Although he…
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Image of honey gatherer in mangroves wins photography competition
Mangrove forests are among the most undervalued and fragile ecosystems on the planet. But these wetlands are of huge environmental…
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Q+A: Scientists shape sustainable wetland activities in vast Congo Basin
About five years ago, scientists discovered that a large tract of peatlands in the Congo Basin was much bigger than…
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Scientists detail restorative mangrove and peatland management strategies
Ensuring the health and longevity of wetland ecosystems will not only benefit the environment and help forestall the negative effects…
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Q+A: Raising the value of a mangrove forest in Colombia
Earlier this month, a mangrove forest in Cispatá on the northern edge of Colombia’s Caribbean coast became part of a landmark…
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Indonesia creates expert wetlands team to revitalize development goal efforts
A Strategic Coordination Team for Wetlands Management created by Indonesia’s Ministry of National Planning or National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas)…
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