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News
- 11 Apr 2016
Mapping the world’s biomass to better tackle deforestation
By combining satellite with on-the-ground data, new map offers more accurate biomass information.
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
- 6 Mar 2014
SDGs should tackle energy access to boost gender equality, researcher says
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) appear to have fallen short in addressing the daily task of cooking for women.
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.
Video
- 1 Aug 2013
Interactive web app lets users map forest carbon emissions activities
Carbon portal allows scientists to store data for further analysis in line with data management policy.
Video
- 14 Dec 2012
Bamboo carbon credits now on sale in China: INBAR
In China, bamboo is now recognized as carbon offset, and as a tool for climate change mitigation measures.
Video
- 14 Dec 2012
Bamboo carbon credits now on sale in China: INBAR
Event Coverage
- 21 Jun 2012
Rio+20: New tool helps simulate bioenergy futures in developing countries
Model predicts 'boom and bust' cycles for future biofuel markets.
14 Mar 2012
Mangroves being destroyed at “an alarming rate” yet not mentioned in Rio+20’s zero draft
BOGOR, Indonesia (14 March, 2012)_“Oceans” will be one of the key issues under discussion at Rio+20 to ensure the protection of marine resources, yet...
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