Mark Foss

ABOUT THE WRITER
Mark Foss is a Canadian freelance writer/editor specializing in sustainable development issues. In 1995, following seven years as communications coordinator for the Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE) and Partnership Africa Canada (PAC), he began consulting for government, NGOs and international organizations. A collection of stories about a hapless NGO fundraiser appeared in 2005 followed by a novel, Spoilers, in 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism (Highest Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies (With Distinction) from Carleton University in Ottawa.
BY THIS WRITER
News - 15 Jan 2014
In Brazil, governance key to resisting Mato Grosso deforestation — study
Can other tropical countries learn from Brazil's success at controlling export-driven deforestation?
News - 15 Jan 2014
In Brazil, governance key to resisting Mato Grosso deforestation — study
Event Coverage - 20 Nov 2013
Scientists move quickly on recognition of peatlands and mangroves
IPCC paves the way for countries to integrate protection of peatlands and mangroves into climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Event Coverage - 20 Nov 2013
Scientists move quickly on recognition of peatlands and mangroves
Event Coverage - 14 Nov 2013
The challenge of certifying forest ecosystem services
It’s complex and challenging, but people are working every day on new and better techniques.
Event Coverage - 14 Nov 2013
The challenge of certifying forest ecosystem services
News - 27 Sep 2013
Scientists tap local expertise to deepen knowledge of threatened species
Indigenous people’s knowledge can provide urgently needed data at little cost.
News - 27 Sep 2013
Scientists tap local expertise to deepen knowledge of threatened species
Feature - 21 Sep 2013
West Africa adopts regional approach to manage forest ecosystems
Convergence plan presents a vision for sustainable management of forest and wildlife resources.
Feature - 21 Sep 2013
West Africa adopts regional approach to manage forest ecosystems
News - 9 Sep 2013
Charcoal, chickens and a conservation conundrum in Peru
Charcoal in a different light; not cause of deforestation, but instead a helpful source of income for a lot of very poor people.
News - 9 Sep 2013
Charcoal, chickens and a conservation conundrum in Peru
News - 27 Aug 2013
Mitigation without adaptation can leave communities vulnerable — study
Projects need to ensure they don’t leave communities more vulnerable.
News - 27 Aug 2013
Mitigation without adaptation can leave communities vulnerable — study
News - 6 Aug 2013
Large trees play key role in tropical forest biomass storage – study
Scientists suggest sustainable logging should focus on intermediate-sized trees, as large trees take a long time to grow back.
News - 6 Aug 2013
Large trees play key role in tropical forest biomass storage – study