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- 11 May 2016
Who is really bearing the cost of REDD+? The answer may surprise you
A recent study brings a reality check on who is footing the bill for REDD+.
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- 1 Jan 2015
Best of 2014: ‘There will be no birds or monkeys because the forest will be gone’
Children's drawings reveal grim perceptions about the future of Indonesian forests.
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- 3 Dec 2014
REDD+ on the ground: New book offers insights, lessons from across the tropics
Lessons from REDD+ are applicable across all different types of conservation interventions.
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- 1 Sep 2014
Web of mistrust snags forest-protection programs in Cambodia
Attempts to promote trade in forest-based goods have had limited success, despite consumer interest.
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- 4 Aug 2014
Assessing REDD+ effectiveness outside forests: What role for monitoring systems?
It is not enough to monitor deforestation, we also need to look at the drivers.
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- 11 Apr 2014
Weather patterns, urbanization add to pressures on Zambia’s forests
Agricultural hardships turn local people toward unsustainable charcoal production in search of income.
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- 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.”
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- 27 Feb 2014
Seeking ‘gray literature’ on contribution of forest ecosystem services to food production
Can we use a landscape approach to feed an ever-larger population without degrading forests and other natural resources?
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- 23 Jan 2014
Zambia report urges local controls over charcoal, timber trades
Deforestation due to charcoal production has been exacerbated by reduced controls, limited monitoring and ineffective law enforcement.
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- 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.
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- 11 Dec 2013
Degradation: When is a forest no longer a forest?
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- 7 Nov 2013
Defining “forest” could improve REDD+ monitoring in Indonesia
Choosing the right definition for forests in order to curb deforestation.
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