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New accounting methods could rebuild confidence in forest carbon markets

David Henry
Forest carbon accounting can learn from impact evaluation methods but should include a greater focus on the stewardship of Indigenous Peoples.

Prized for its potential: South Sumatran village in mangrove forest wins tourism award

Sonya Dyah
Eco-friendly, culture-rich development in Sungsang IV praised by visiting minister

Building a governance framework for forest data in Eastern and Southern Africa

Monica Evans
Facilitating information sharing for more effective and sustainable management
  • 5 Jul 2023

    New accounting methods could rebuild confidence in forest carbon markets

    Forest carbon accounting can learn from impact evaluation methods but should include a greater focus on the stewardship of Indigenous Peoples.
  • In-depth - 3 Jul 2023

    Prized for its potential: South Sumatran village in mangrove forest wins tourism award

    Eco-friendly, culture-rich development in Sungsang IV praised by visiting minister
  • 28 Jun 2023

    Building a governance framework for forest data in Eastern and Southern Africa

    Facilitating information sharing for more effective and sustainable management
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27 Jun 2023

Power, politics and participation: Naming the non-technical in multi-stakeholder processes

22 Jun 2023

Taking root in Kenya: Nature-based climate solutions project kicks off

20 Jun 2023

Two illustrated guides to promote forest rehabilitation by and for farmers in Central Africa

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: It starts with seeds

Seeding diverse, productive ecosystems and economies

20 Jul 2021

Software can predict genetic changes to plants caused by climate change

Tree seed sourcing programs may benefit from AlleleShift
A woman holds a seedling tree in her hands in this decorative image

‘No silver bullet’ for solving challenge of land restoration

Reversing tree diversity decline: why we need all the species we’ve got

 

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7 Mar 2023

Listen and learn: Why research needs to start with women and communities

Interviews with CIFOR-ICRAF researchers doing crosscutting work on gender equity and social inclusion
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30 Jan 2023

Tropical wetland countries refine forest reference emission levels (FREL)

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4 Jan 2023

Sharing stories of community-based fire prevention in Riau, Indonesia

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11 Apr 2022

Celebrating women in environmental conservation

Challenges and opportunities
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19 Jan 2022

Keeping the momentum going to protect Congo Basin

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16 Oct 2021

Much room for mushrooms in global diets

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13 Jun 2023

Securing land rights for women in The Gambia

Bridging knowledge gaps between customary and legal tenure systems
Event Coverage - 3 Jun 2023

Addressing expanding concerns over forest carbon credits key to mitigation success

Forest conservation is a key tool for climate change mitigation, but integrity issues with forest carbon offsets need to be addressed
1 Jun 2023

Community support crucial to blue carbon success

Quantifying environmental benefits is vital but don't undervalue good governance and equitable benefit sharing

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8 Apr 2022

New book details best approaches to Adaptive Collaborative Management in forests

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Yangambi: Building a sustainable landscape that puts people first
12 Feb 2021

Yangambi: Building a sustainable landscape that puts people first

Structuring climate finance to benefit women and alleviate poverty
19 Jan 2021

Structuring climate finance to benefit women and alleviate poverty

REDD+ research maps complex path to protect forests, people and climate
23 Dec 2020

REDD+ research maps complex path to protect forests, people and climate

Building skills to help monitor cross-border timber trade in Africa’s Great Lakes region
9 Dec 2020

Building skills to help monitor cross-border timber trade in Africa’s Great Lakes region

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Analysis: Scientists' views

24 Apr 2023

From sustainable forest management to restoration

How Adaptive Collaborative Management has evolved over two and a half decades
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4 Apr 2023

How are local and Indigenous rights safeguarded in the context of REDD+ in Indonesia?

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27 Mar 2023

Why context is critical when it comes to deforestation

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Restoration

1 Jun 2023

Community support crucial to blue carbon success

Quantifying environmental benefits is vital but don't undervalue good governance and equitable benefit sharing
Quiz - 16 Sep 2016

What do you know about Asia-Pacific rainforests?

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Deforestation

Event Coverage - 12 May 2023

Scientists and policymakers join forces in the fight against DRC deforestation

Workshop seeks answers for forest protection and climate change mitigation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
News - 21 Apr 2023

Central Africa: Battling deforestation, balancing development

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Food & diets

Opinions - 2 May 2023

Why the time for trees, forests and agroforestry is now

After decades of research and advocacy, they're finally at the forefront of approaches to address global challenges
10 Jan 2023

Refugees planning together for sustainable forest management

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Q&A

29 May 2023

Sonya Dewi begins tenure as new Asia Director

The Bogor, Indonesia-based landscape ecologist will oversee nine countries in her Asia directorate.
6 Mar 2023

Seeing from all sides: Why we need more women in science

Q&A with CIFOR-ICRAF forestry scientist Nining Liswanti
28 Feb 2023

Honouring the waymakers for women in science: Meet Eponle Usoh Sylvie

Q&A with one of CIFOR-ICRAF’s restoration research fellows in Cameroon
10 Feb 2023

Energy transfer: How one woman scientist aims to spark enthusiasm in the next generation

Q&A with CIFOR-ICRAF bioenergy research scientist Mary Njenga
14 May 2022

Q+A: Paolo Cerutti on Congo Basin in State of the World’s Forests report

Legal frameworks granting people more power vital
12 May 2022

Q+A: Amazon expert Manuel Guariguata reacts to State of the World’s Forests report

Halting deforestation as a key pathway
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