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Taking stock of REDD+ in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) embraced REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) a decade ago, becoming an early…
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A perfect storm: Study of peat fire mitigation sheds light on complex global challenge
An increasing awareness of the repercussions of large-scale fires has amplified concerns globally about climate change amid dire warnings from…
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Yangambi: Planting the roots of vegetation classification in Africa
Beginning in the late 19th century, effective classification of Africa’s bounteous vegetation became a major preoccupation for European geographers and…
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Resource rights deserve more attention in community forest management, report finds
Community forest management (CFM) is a decades-old concept that is intended to deliver mutually reinforcing benefits to the environment, rural…
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New research closing knowledge gaps for integrated landscapes approaches
Fieldwork in Ghana, Zambia and Indonesia is demonstrating how integrated landscape approaches (ILAs) can be used to resolve land-use conflicts…
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Firewood collection a heavier burden for women in refugee settings
Women in Cameroon’s East Region bear responsibility for feeding their families, but a massive influx of refugees from the Central…
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Beyond bans: Toward sustainable charcoal production in Kenya
Located strategically between Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa, Kitui County has long been one of Kenya’s most important…
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Protected: Local action, global impact: How can communities lead in biodiversity restoration?
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Creative community-based policies in Bhutan reveal benefits of planted forests
An innovative community-based forest management policy has resolved a long-simmering land-use conflict between migratory yak herders and sedentary residents in…
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Mobilizing to address gender in forests and climate change actions
The role of women in the success of climate action initiatives and the sustainable management of forest resources has been…
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More availability of regional data can help protect Africa’s forests
East and Southern Africa are home to a wide variety of forests – from tropical and sub-tropical forests, to savannah,…
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Image of tree-hugging tiger wins 2020 wildlife photographer award
In the dappled light of a Russian forest, a Siberian tigress, apparently alone, embraces the trunk of an ancient Manchurian…
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Partnership shapes peatland conservation strategies in Peru
This blog originally appeared on the USAID Climatelinks knowledge portal. Peru ranks as the country with the fourth-highest volume of…
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Rainforests led to extinction of megafauna in Southeast Asia, study says
Who or what is to blame for the demise of the giant animals and early humans that once roamed the…
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Pictures reveal magic of mangrove ecosystems
Mangrove Action Project recently announced the winners of its 2020 Mangrove Photography Awards. Here are some highlights. Victor Hugo Luja…
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