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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
- 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.”
News
- 24 Feb 2014
Decrease in global average productivity driven by temperature-induced moisture stress
High-altitude forests indicates the amount of carbon that trees and plants absorb is not rising due to climate change.
News
- 12 Feb 2014
Mangrove conference to focus on improving coastal livelihoods
Scientists discuss the impacts of mangrove conversion, the potential for mangrove restoration and sustainable livelihood alternatives.
Interview
- 4 Feb 2014
Q+A: Study shows trees accumulate more carbon as they age
Study adds to the evidence that carbon storage may be one additional ecological service of very large trees.
News
- 11 Dec 2013
Degradation: When is a forest no longer a forest?
Scientists aim to clear up misconceptions and show that there are many dimensions to forest degradation.
News
- 11 Dec 2013
Degradation: When is a forest no longer a forest?
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.
Video
- 4 Nov 2013
Lessons from the Amazon: Searching for a Sustainable Future for Forests and People
Ensuring the availability of Amazon forests for ecosystem services and future generations.
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.
Analysis
- 30 Oct 2013
We analyze: UNFCCC’s draft technical annex to report emissions
Document provides guidelines to help countries develop reference emission levels and assess emission reductions.
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
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