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Making Managalas: Consensus for conservation on PNG’s Managalas Plateau
What makes a place a place? When we give a name to a country, a bioregion, or a geographic feature,…
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How to improve conservation policies? Just ask local communities, scientists say
Conservation policies that restrict access to natural resources in protected areas risk alienating local communities, leading to negative perceptions and…
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Bringing hope to farmers
“We hope to buy a vehicle soon,”said Alemtsehay Berhe. Arato Nursery and Women Beneficiaries Arato, in the Enderta district near…
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What if young people were the solution?
In Cameroon’s Far North region, climate change is not a distant threat—it’s a daily reality. Scorching heat, unpredictable rains and…
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Champions for effective ecosystem restoration: Reflections and insights from four countries
With biodiversity in the balance, restoring ecosystems is a critical quest that requires a whole-of-society, whole-of-government approach. Deforestation, habitat fragmentation,…
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Driving resilience in agriculture through agroecology in Zambia
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, providing employment for over 60% of the population and serving as a vital…
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The future of forests starts in the classroom
The world’s forests, from the taiga to the tropics, are incredibly diverse, shaped by both ecosystem processes and human stewardship.…
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Interactive tool for Congo offers a glimpse into future forest scenarios
How will the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) greenhouse gas emissions evolve as the country implements its commitments under the…
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From beekeeper to tree seed collector: How one farmer sparked a village-wide industry
In the heart of Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, 420 kilometres away from Addis Ababa, lies Sadi Loya—a small town in the…
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Cultivating change and resilience in tropical agroforestry
The lush equatorial regions of Indonesia and the Philippines are not just picturesque – they are also crucial battlegrounds for…
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Advancing soil health agenda through a soil knowledge exchange
Up to 65 per cent of Africa’s productive land is degraded, while desertification affects 45 per cent of its total…
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From gender discrimination to gender transformation
When men in an Indonesian village discovered the staggering imbalance in daily workloads between them and the women, their surprise…
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Following the hunt: New study tracks flow of wild meat from tropical African forests
People have hunted animals in Africa’s tropical forests for millennia, bringing a diverse range of animal meat—from aardvark to porcupine…
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Multi-stakeholder innovation platform established in South Ethiopia
Effective multifunctional agroforestry and the sustainable use of biodiversity depend on robust collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Recognizing the importance of…
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Co-creating scenarios of sustainable agroforestry futures for Ethiopian Highlands
In early October, a three-day workshop on land use scenario building workshop was held in Dilla, the heart of Ethiopia’s …
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