Podcasts
Let’s Talk Trees
21 Mar 2022
The intricate ordeal of forest financing: Lessons from Brazil
Brazil’s journey in environmental conservation is one of a kind. The country once successfully reduced the deforestation rate in Amazonia by 84 percent, from a historical peak in 2004 of 27,772 km2 to only 4,571 km2 in 2012, an extraordinary feat among tropical countries. Yet, from then on Brazil struggled to keep the positive streak […]
16 Oct 2021
Much room for mushrooms in global diets
Small but mighty, mushrooms are packed with nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein. As more consumers recognize the importance of sustainable food consumption, many are shifting to a plant-based diet, putting the spotlight on other sources of nutrients, including mushrooms. Yet, among thousands of available varieties of mushrooms,...
17 Aug 2021
The quest for livelihood options in Ghana
Balance competing demands and integrate policies for multiple land uses
17 Jun 2021
Adapting to a changing climate with forests and agroforestry
The ability of forests and trees to mitigate and adapt to climate change is affected by various policies, often under the authority of different institutions. Listen to an in-depth interview with Alexandre Meybeck from the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA) and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s Julia Wolf on...
21 May 2021
Protecting biodiversity on earth: We are part of the solution
The life—and the collapse—of biodiversity will have a resounding impact on human lives far and wide, especially in countries that are already struggling with development issues. How can we be part of the solution?
22 Apr 2021
Keeping an eye on our forests
Experts from Wageningen University and Research, CIFOR and FAO share how national forest monitoring capacity is increasing worldwide and how it will help climate change mitigation.
8 Apr 2021
Circular bioeconomy, what next?
Rocio Diaz-Chavez and Sylvia Kuria share their views on the circular bioeconomy, sharing several examples of countries in the global south that are applying this multidisciplinary approach.
11 Mar 2021
Creating an avenue for women leaders
Consider women’s engagement in decision-making not as a token, but as a right.
11 Feb 2021
Building a shared future in Zambia’s Kalomo landscapes
Bridging differences among actors in Zambia’s Kalomo district
18 Jan 2021
Making the most of forest monitoring in Guyana
An early adopter of REDD+ practices shares lessons learned
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CIFOR-ICRAF at COP 25
13 Dec 2019
The role of forests in addressing climate change
Amy Duchelle
Team Leader Climate Change, Energy & Low-Carbon Development, CIFOR
Team Leader Climate Change, Energy & Low-Carbon Development, CIFOR
12 Dec 2019
Blue carbon and peatlands and the role they play at climate talks
Daniel Murdiyarso
Principal Scientist, CIFOR
Principal Scientist, CIFOR
12 Dec 2019
Climate and Agriculture at COP
Christine Lamanna
Scientist, Climate Change Decision, ICRAF
Scientist, Climate Change Decision, ICRAF
12 Dec 2019
NDCs and monitoring
Christopher Martius
Bonn Hub Leader and Managing Director of CIFOR Germany
Bonn Hub Leader and Managing Director of CIFOR Germany
12 Dec 2019
Agroforestry for farmers’ livelihoods and ecosystem services
Lalisa Duguma
Scientist, Sustainable Landscapes & Integrated Climate Actions, ICRAF
Scientist, Sustainable Landscapes & Integrated Climate Actions, ICRAF
12 Dec 2019
Role of data in Nationally Determined Contributions
Pham Thu Thuy
Senior Scientist, CIFOR
Senior Scientist, CIFOR
12 Dec 2019
How to catalyze gender equitable change
Markus Ihalainen
Senior Research and Engagement Officer, CIFOR
Senior Research and Engagement Officer, CIFOR
12 Dec 2019
Agroforestry for transforming commodity crops
Andrew Miccolis
Country coordinator and lead scientist of the Brazil program of World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Country coordinator and lead scientist of the Brazil program of World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
