UK’s Prince Charles, CIFOR’s Nasi see forests as green infrastructure for new economy
Forests have fueled economies and furnished societies with building materials, food and energy for millennia. Now, as the world seeks…
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Small-scale producers in Indonesia’s furniture hub have untapped potential for growth
Mahogany and teak products are the economic backbone of Central Java’s Jepara district and have earned worldwide recognition for their…
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Corporate carbon footprint pledges must be backed by transparent timelines
“Climate change is one of the biggest threats we face as a society,” Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said in September…
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Sustainability can be an advantage for Indonesia
Indonesia – The long-awaited rains have finally arrived in parts of Indonesia devastated by forest and peatland fires, bringing relief…
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Scientists from CIFOR-ICRAF showed examples of successful restoration techniques at the Global Landscapes Forum
A team of four scientists from the merged Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) impressed delegates…
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Rooting sustainability in the logging industry
Located on the bumpy road connecting run-down Bangoka International Airport to the city of Kisangani in Democratic Republic of Congo…
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How a coffee rust epidemic escalated in Chiapas, Mexico
The thought that climate change is threatening our daily cup of coffee might be too much to bear for some…
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How timber markets can help save tropical forests
Gerhard Dieterle is Executive Director of The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), an intergovernmental organization that promotes conservation of tropical…
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One size does not fit all
Efforts to help Indonesian oil palm smallholders comply with sustainability standards and “good agricultural practices” may not succeed if these…
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How do you protect what’s ‘everywhere but nowhere?’
Yesterday Ethiopia began its ambitious 4 billion tree planting program. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, said the mega campaign will…
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Tackling emissions from logging
Karen Mo leads monitoring, evaluation and research for WWF Global Forest Practice, as well as managing WWF’s global research and…
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The Congo Basin: palm oil’s next frontier
Palm oil’s legacy in Southeast Asia is visible from space.The region accounts for 87 percent of global production. Borneo, who…
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