Peatlands
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122 Results found. From 1997 - 2024
News
- 14 Jan 2015
Peatland loss could emit 2,800 years’ worth of carbon in an evolutionary eyeblink: study
More than 100,000 hectares of peatland forests are destroyed each year for oil palm and agricultural plantations.
News
- 3 Dec 2014
REDD+ on the ground: For one initiative in Indonesia, politics in the peatlands
Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership caught up in an Australian domestic political debate.
Video
- 13 Mar 2014
Study to measure carbon in Peru’s peatlands
Lack of data for REDD+ and greenhouse gas emission reduction policies drives need to measure carbon stock of Peru's peatlands.
News
- 12 Mar 2014
Laser beam homes in on carbon stocks in Peru
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is used calculate the amount of above ground biomass and the carbon stock in Peru's palm swamps.
News
- 12 Mar 2014
Laser beam homes in on carbon stocks in Peru
News
- 11 Mar 2014
Project seeks to unlock the mysteries of Peru’s peatlands
“Thanks to the aguaje, I’ve been able to provide for my children.”
Event Coverage
- 25 Feb 2014
Stakeholders in Jakarta map out long-term solutions to haze crisis
“Governance,” said one participant, “is the main problem behind everything.”
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
- 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.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
The IPCC Wetlands Supplement: What it is and what it means
New guidelines are the first step in helping countries report greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
High carbon ecosystems are on the way to assuming their rightful place in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
Feature
- 10 Sep 2013
Indonesian president delivers promised REDD+ agency
Announcement marks the beginning of huge tasks associated with forest and land governance in Indonesia.
Feature
- 10 Sep 2013
Indonesian president delivers promised REDD+ agency
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