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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.
BY THIS WRITER
28 Apr 2023
Following the REDD+ money
Science-policy dialogue points to lessons learned as Brazil restarts its Amazon Fund
28 Apr 2023
Following the REDD+ money
News
- 13 Apr 2023
Measuring impact to improve conservation results
Study highlights need for more rigorous evaluation of effectiveness of REDD+ and other forest conservation programmes
News
- 13 Apr 2023
Measuring impact to improve conservation results
News
- 14 Mar 2023
Bringing science to public policy on REDD+
Multi-stakeholder dialogues offer researchers and policymakers opportunities to discuss practical applications of research
News
- 14 Mar 2023
Bringing science to public policy on REDD+
In-depth
- 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
6 Feb 2023
For many Indigenous communities, land titles aren’t the same as tenure security
In communities’ visions of a secure future, good governance, transparency, and respect for customary rights matter more than a piece of paper
11 Jan 2023
Finding patterns in forest loss
Deforestation archetypes can help policymakers understand what strategies have an impact
11 Jan 2023
Finding patterns in forest loss
15 Nov 2022
Placing justice at the heart of climate action
Country pledges must be more transparent and ensure local communities’ rights, new report says
15 Nov 2022
Placing justice at the heart of climate action
News
- 10 Nov 2022
Do climate pledges rely too much on tree planting?
New Land Gap Report warns of risks to Indigenous Peoples and local communities if country land commitments remain vague.
News
- 10 Nov 2022
Do climate pledges rely too much on tree planting?