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News
- 18 May 2015
Smart reforestation must go beyond carbon: expert
Reforestation simply for carbon storage risks creating a barren, fragile monoculture.
News
- 12 Feb 2015
Take a new look at markets to boost climate change adaptation, research suggests
In Mali, cattle markets have become a vital part of local adaptation strategies.
Event Coverage
- 6 Aug 2014
Missed opportunities in joint funding for climate mitigation and adaptation, experts say
Scientists suggest mitigation projects should include measures to help local communities adapt to shifts in climate patterns.
News
- 5 Aug 2014
New research seeks to gauge forests’ role in climate adaptation
Conservation of forests plays a strong role in communities' capacity to adapt to natural hazards.
News
- 17 Feb 2014
Forests and climate change in Latin America – Five issues to watch in 2014
COP20, political attention on forests, land rights, carbon markets and new monitoring tools are high on the agenda in 2014.
Event Coverage
- 17 Nov 2013
Biological corridors help plants adapt to climate change — study
Even the fastest-moving species won’t be able to keep up with climate change.
Interview
- 14 Nov 2013
Adaptation leader: Bruno Locatelli on the importance of climate adaptation finance for forests
The triple win: how forest landscapes can contribute to adaptation, mitigation and food security.
Event Coverage
- 14 Nov 2013
Combining climate-change adaptation and mitigation: a win-win option
A holistic approach to combating climate change.
News
- 31 Oct 2013
Biodiversity “hotspots” more likely to have greater ecosystem co-benefits — study
Land use planning should be based the analysis on the value of ecosystem services instead of hotspots to make better conservation decisions.
Event Coverage
- 24 Oct 2013
Forging a path for policymakers amid Mesoamerica climate uncertainty
Scientists help national policymakers, project developers and practitioners learn how to adapt to long term change.
Event Coverage
- 23 Jul 2012
Make it rain: Planting forests could help drought-stricken regions
Scientists at Rio+20 are promoting the use of forests for influencing rainfall and adapting to climate change.
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