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The forest farmers
This article is the third in a three-part series reporting from the village of Honitetu in Maluku, Indonesia. On the…
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The power of ‘sasi’: A sustainable taboo
This article is the second in a three-part series reporting from the village of Honitetu in Maluku, Indonesia. When Sony…
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‘The forest belongs to the community’
This article is the first in a three-part series reporting from the village of Honitetu in Maluku, Indonesia. Nestled in…
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Should we burn trees for energy?
As the European Union Parliament debates changes to a directive on renewable energy, more than 650 scientists have signed a…
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Why indigenous rights matter for REDD+
Indigenous rights have recently taken on a more prominent role in international discussions on forests and their role in combating…
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Making tracks: How movement shapes landscapes
When populations move, there’s a tendency to assume the worst – war, poverty or environmental degradation may be the first…
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Community forestry pays off for Nepal
Around the Chitwan National Park in Southern Nepal, forests are supporting the emergence of a host of sustainable local businesses.…
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What do forests have to do with food?
What can you cook from parkia seeds and baobab leaves? How about temple plant leaves and shea butter? New research…
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Fire and haze: Better business practices
The damaging practice of clearing land by burning has spread across Indonesia since at least the 1990s, employed by large…
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Fire and haze: Community action
Residents of Pekanbaru in Riau, Indonesia, have not forgotten the devastating fires and haze that darkened their skies for months…
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