Barbara Fraser

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Barbara Fraser has lived for more than two decades in Peru, where her work as a freelance journalist has taken her from the desert coast to the foot of Andean glaciers to native communities in the Amazon basin. She has a bachelor's degree in communications and a Master's in environmental studies and specializes in reporting on environmental, public health, indigenous and social issues.
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Event Coverage - 4 Nov 2013
Monitoring of carbon-rich wetlands a focus at U.N. climate talks
Scientists are studying ways to better manage “high-carbon” ecosystems to address climate change and support livelihoods.
Event Coverage - 4 Nov 2013
Monitoring of carbon-rich wetlands a focus at U.N. climate talks
News - 31 Oct 2013
Biodiversity “hotspots” more likely to have greater ecosystem co-benefits — study
Land use planning should be based the analysis on the value of ecosystem services instead of hotspots to make better conservation decisions.
News - 31 Oct 2013
Biodiversity “hotspots” more likely to have greater ecosystem co-benefits — study
Event Coverage - 24 Oct 2013
Forging a path for policymakers amid Mesoamerica climate uncertainty
Scientists help national policymakers, project developers and practitioners learn how to adapt to long term change.
Event Coverage - 24 Oct 2013
Forging a path for policymakers amid Mesoamerica climate uncertainty
16 Sep 2013
Smallholder agroforestry plots may boost tree conservation: Report
When natural forests are threatened by deforestation or climate change, the best hope for the survival of certain at risk tree species may be to include...
16 Sep 2013
Smallholder agroforestry plots may boost tree conservation: Report
News - 16 Aug 2013
Amazon smallholders use fast-growing timber to supplement income
Agroforestry “mosaic” important for livelihoods, but ignored in both agriculture and forest-management policy.
News - 16 Aug 2013
Amazon smallholders use fast-growing timber to supplement income
News - 30 Jul 2013
Free trade pacts target illegal timber exports
Trade treaties may be one tool for addressing illegal logging, but can they be a substitute for effective forest-management policy?
News - 30 Jul 2013
Free trade pacts target illegal timber exports
News - 22 Jul 2013
Scientists seek out forest traditions in climate change fight
Traditional forest-related knowledge are inherently adaptable - and we can learn a lot from them.
News - 22 Jul 2013
Scientists seek out forest traditions in climate change fight
18 Jun 2013
Trading fresh bushmeat and fish for frozen chicken lowers dietary diversity in Amazon
Urban Amazonians are leaving behind their traditional diet of fish and game and switching to chicken, eggs, sausages or canned meat – a menu that is...
18 Jun 2013
Trading fresh bushmeat and fish for frozen chicken lowers dietary diversity in Amazon