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News
- 16 Nov 2013
Smallholder farmers in Cameroon nearly ready for REDD+ — with a bit of help
Reinforcing farmers’ existing capacities could promote agro-forestry practices less detrimental forest.
Interview
- 16 Nov 2013
Q+A: Emissions hotspots maps provide grist for climate change strategies
Scientists aim to fill the gap between reported estimated emissions and real emissions in landscapes.
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.
Feature
- 6 Nov 2013
Between the Amazon and the Atlantic: Brazil’s threatened savannas
By 2008, almost half the Cerrado’s original vegetation had been lost to agricultural expansion.
Event Coverage
- 25 Oct 2013
Landscapes debate could reinvigorate U.N. climate talks – negotiator
Landscape Approach could help discussions focus on broader issues of climate change and identify links between land use sectors.
News
- 25 Sep 2013
Feudal past still discourages Ethiopia’s farmers from planting trees
Farmers influenced by a lack of tenure security, a history of free grazing and abrupt and radical changes in rural development policies.
News
- 16 Jul 2013
Carbon research in Zambia forests to help build REDD+ strategy
The Nyimba Forest Project aims to build a comprehensive picture of forest use and management in Zambia.
Event Coverage
- 8 Jul 2013
Information flow is vital for ecosystem-based adaptation – expert
Bridging communication between scientists and farmers can play a strong role in adaptation.
Event Coverage
- 24 Jun 2013
Bonn climate talks tackle emissions verification stumbling block
Should emissions reductions claimed by countries be verified by an independent international body?
DG’s Column
- 22 Jun 2013
Boosting both food security and forest resources requires new thinking
The need to think of forests and agriculture as inextricably linked - parts of a greater "landscape".
News
- 13 May 2013
Scientists aim to pinpoint role of forests in battle against “hidden hunger”
Increased food production does not have to be at the expense of the natural environment.
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