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Wait, what?! Why is there an international climate conference in the Amazon?
Why would world leaders fly thousands of kilometres to the heart of the Amazon for a climate conference? In this…
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“A renaissance of nature” for Africa’s drylands
Soil degradation affects a third of our planet, reducing crop yields, food security and climate resilience wherever it occurs. The…
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New book details best approaches to Adaptive Collaborative Management in forests
The triskelion is an ancient symbol, often represented by three spirals. Its triadic form holds various meanings for the different…
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Yangambi: Building a sustainable landscape that puts people first
Alphonse Selemani is a farmer in Yanonge, a town in northern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Like most men (and…
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Structuring climate finance to benefit women and alleviate poverty
Tackling climate change requires large-scale financial investments into adaptation and mitigation activities. Known as “climate finance” under the U.N. Framework…
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REDD+ research maps complex path to protect forests, people and climate
This year, with much of the world suffering through a global pandemic and stuck at home, people are seeking nature,…
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Building skills to help monitor cross-border timber trade in Africa’s Great Lakes region
In Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) timber is typically logged mostly in the forested interior of the country and then…
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The call of rewilding: Digital forum highlights biodiversity engine
After a 130-year absence, green-winged macaws have now returned to northeastern Argentina. Also joining them in Iberá National Park are…
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The heat is on: Managing wood fuel sustainably in sub-Saharan Africa
Wood fuel is a major component of Africa’s future and will remain a significant source of renewable energy in the…
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