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Making deforestation-free value chains fairer: What does the ‘+’ in GESI+ really mean?
As countries, companies and producers prepare for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), one thing is already abundantly obvious: technical compliance…
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How genebanks are protecting Africa’s threatened wild food plants
Across Africa, wild food plants — especially fruit trees and vegetables — quietly sustain people’s diets and livelihoods. Yet many of these valuable species,…
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Study: Amazonian wildlife feeds millions
Across the vast Amazon rainforest, people have hunted a wide array of animals — mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians…
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Participatory mapping: A game-changer for community empowerment in southern Cameroon’s hunting zones
Across the tropics, millions of rural families continue to depend on wildlife for food, income, and cultural identity. Yet unsustainable…
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Beyond fish and tourism: The hidden value of the Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean’s sparkling blue waters and pristine sandy beaches are a familiar sight for visitors arriving in coastal towns…
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Centering rights in conservation: Lessons from the Andean-Amazon region
For decades, global conservation efforts focused on establishing Protected Natural Areas (PNAs) under strict protection models. In many cases, these…
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How to better assess health risks from wild animal meat
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been on alert for “Disease X” — the spillover of a virus from…
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From seeds to systems: Building the foundations of ecological and ecosystem restoration
Restoring degraded landscapes is widely recognized as a pathway to strengthening biodiversity, food security and climate resilience. Yet the long-term success of…
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Developing thriving nurseries and diverse tree seed supply options
Across Ethiopia’s highlands and drylands, millions of hectares of once-productive soil lie degraded — stripped of vegetation, battered by erosion…
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REDD+ can make poor households more vulnerable
Protecting tropical forests while supporting local communities is the core idea behind Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+),…
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People in the middle: Why coordination gaps challenge forest action
In 2026, as countries continue to implement their forest commitments, turning pledges into action often slows down where ministries, sectors, and mandates are not aligned. Across regions, recent…
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Biochar for socio-ecological systems resilience is the next frontier in Yangambi
Healthy soils are the quiet lifeblood of a healthy landscape. They hold water through dry spells, recycle and retain nutrients, and keep…
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Magic beans: Can Managalas capitalize on coffee?
At dawn in Joivi Village on the Managalas Plateau, a small silver object drew a crowd. A team from the…
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Turning degraded lands into a forest-positive bioeconomy in Indonesia
As Indonesia navigates rising demands for food, energy and climate mitigation, a strategic question sits at the centre of national…
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Pods of promise: Could vanilla bring sustainable development to Papua New Guinea’s Managalas Plateau?
What does a yellow-green Mexican orchid have to do with roads and schools in rural Papua New Guinea? Potentially, plenty. The orchids are Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla tahitensis, cultivated across…
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