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Analysis
- 29 Jan 2015
The science is clear: Forest loss behind Brazil’s drought
While politicians remain skeptical, the problem will only worsen.
News
- 27 Jan 2015
Certification incentives for reducing illegal logging in Brazil may miss their mark
Smallholders are locked out of markets while real deforestation drivers continue.
Event Coverage
- 21 Jan 2015
Voices of REDD+: In Vietnam, payments alone can’t turn tide of deforestation
“Quite early on in the project we decided that the economics didn’t really add up.”
News
- 20 Jan 2015
For indigenous voices in land use, a seat at the table isn’t necessarily enough
Research in the Philippines illustrates the stark power imbalances many communities face.
Analysis
- 16 Dec 2014
Beyond dialogue: building trust to save the people’s forests and support development
Experts agree that greater trust between local communities and government is necessary.
News
- 15 Dec 2014
In national REDD+ policy networks, a bit of conflict is not a bad thing
The Global Comparative Study discovers that competing interests make for better implementation.
Event Coverage
- 10 Dec 2014
Latin American countries pledge to restore 20 million ha of degraded land
"Today’s a very exciting day full of hope for Latin America and the Caribbean."
Event Coverage
- 7 Dec 2014
Muñoz-Dodero: Evidence-based land-use policy remains ‘an enormous challenge’
How can we engage the landscape approach in public policy?
Interview
- 6 Dec 2014
Nicaragua study offers hard lessons for inclusion of women in forest decision-making
Those working for gender equality face tough decisions when working with communities.
News
- 3 Dec 2014
REDD+ on the ground: For one initiative in Indonesia, politics in the peatlands
Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership caught up in an Australian domestic political debate.
Feature
- 3 Dec 2014
10 things you need to know about REDD+ safeguards
Seven REDD+ safeguards were introduced in the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) in Cancun, Mexico in 2011.
Feature
- 3 Dec 2014
10 things you need to know about REDD+ safeguards
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