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News
- 27 Oct 2013
Causes of deforestation getting lost in REDD+ rhetoric – analysis
Getting behind the “real problem” means tackling the causes of deforestation and forest degradation, known as the “drivers.”
News
- 12 Jul 2013
New swidden agriculture monitoring tool aids REDD+
Scientists are now able to monitor generalized patterns of land-use rather than pixels of land cover, allowing for proper analysis.
News
- 5 Apr 2013
Nepal: Eager to join global efforts to fight deforestation, but not getting to the root
Frustration and uncertainty have created an “anything goes” atmosphere in Nepal's forests.
Feature
- 20 Mar 2013
Indonesian province explores ‘green growth’ amidst economic expansion
Maximizing the economic use of degraded land may help to bridge the gap between economic growth and climate change.
Feature
- 17 Mar 2013
Exchanging forests with degraded lands: a challenge for Indonesia
Land swap scheme could be critical for Indonesia's green economy.
2 Dec 2012
Q+A in Doha: Meeting food needs while protecting forests
DOHA, Qatar (2 December, 2012)_As the world struggles to feed a growing population without expanding into forests and scrubland, poliycmakers need to consider...
30 Nov 2012
Degradation: The forgotten D in REDD+
DOHA, Qatar (30 November, 2012)_Though degraded forest cover is increasing in many regions, difficulties in defining these areas of land and accurately...
30 Nov 2012
Degradation: The forgotten D in REDD+
Event Coverage
- 18 Oct 2012
Global forest expert panel presents key findings on link between biodiversity and carbon
Policy makers and scientific community need to work to connect the dots in REDD+.
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