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These ecosystems could determine our climate future: study
This article originally appeared in Conservation News. Nature’s stashes of climate-warming carbon are packed into a small percentage of Earth’s…
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Study on emissions breaks new ground in Peru’s palm-swamp peatlands
A new study marked a series of “firsts” for understanding greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and land degradation in the palm-swamp…
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Legal hubs help identify gaps to support sustainable wildlife management
Wildlife provides a vital source of protein and generates income for millions of forest-dwelling communities in tropical and subtropical regions. However, as…
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COP26 deforestation pledges a win, but only if they are upheld
Forestry experts are applauding an agreement made in a joint statement on Monday by more than 130 countries at the…
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Study pushes for climate smart agriculture to curb deforestation in DRC
Farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who have experienced reduced crop yields from the negative effects of climate…
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COP26 delegates should address gender gap in inequitable land policies, scientists say
Women’s access and ownership rights to land and trees are key to addressing global warming, biodiversity loss and the inequity…
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Spotlight on forests at COP26, a big step forward for climate talks
In the minds of many observers and environmentalists, the outcome of the upcoming U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow is…
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Boost funding and strategically align incentives with climate goals to save forests
Forests are under massive threat worldwide, planet warming emissions are trending upward and, despite their essential role and potential, governments…
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Better support for local communities can boost reforestation efforts in Ethiopia
Tree planting in Ethiopia presents opportunities, but also poses unique challenges for local communities. Limited opportunities to influence decisions about…
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Deforestation from road expansion jeopardizes ecosystems in Indonesian New Guinea
The vast forests of the world’s largest tropical island are populated by exotic birds of paradise, kingfishers, parrots, raptors and…
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