ABOUT THE WRITER
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Michelle is a science communicator with an honours degree in neuroscience from the University of Melbourne, Australia. She has experience across many science communication platforms including magazines, radio, presenting (to students, policymakers and practitioners), corporate PR, academia and capacity building. She was formerly editor of Forests News and social media coordinator.
BY THIS WRITER
News
- 11 May 2016
Who is really bearing the cost of REDD+? The answer may surprise you
A recent study brings a reality check on who is footing the bill for REDD+.
News
- 6 Nov 2014
Power and political interest pervade Peru’s land sector
Confusion and competing claims for land as multiple government bodies struggle for control.
Event Coverage
- 7 Jun 2014
Brazil first to voluntarily submit key forest data to UNFCCC
The submission is a vital first step on the road to implementing REDD+.
Event Coverage
- 12 Nov 2013
COP19 in Warsaw: Eight decisions to watch on forests
The what, why and how on forests at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Event Coverage
- 30 Oct 2013
COP19: Can we expect a decision on REDD+ emissions verification?
Four years on yet the debate on measuring reporting and verifying carbon emissions continues.
Video
- 4 Sep 2013
Drawing, role-playing and 3D maps improve land use planning
Stakeholders draw and paint their visions of their future landscape as a means to negotiate trade-offs.
Video
- 21 Jun 2013
Indonesia burning: CIFOR expert on haze crisis
Poor implementation of laws in Indonesia could be a main contributor to recurring fire and haze.
Video
- 21 Jun 2013
Indonesia burning: CIFOR expert on haze crisis
Event Coverage
- 4 Jan 2013
The world’s shrinking food basket: Why it is critical we increase crop diversity
Two key words for resilient food systems: genetic diversity and indigenous knowledge.