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- 30 Jan 2013
Eco-villages instead of eviction: a new approach to the ‘people in parks’ problem in Indonesia?
“special use” zones in national parks could provide a mechanism for protecting local rights.
Event Coverage
- 27 Dec 2012
“Designer plants” help meet demand for palm oil and avoid deforestation
Scientists hope to replace low-yielding oil palms with selectively bred high yielding plants, dramatically increasingly yield.
14 Dec 2012
Q&A: Land-use planning in northern Papua
BOGOR, Indonesia (14 December, 2012)_Researchers working in northern Papua are helping to incorporate local community perceptions into development activities,...
Video
- 20 Nov 2012
Maps for the people: Papuans planning how their land is used
Participatory mapping provides a clear tool for stakeholders to identify issues and negotiate.
News
- 8 Nov 2012
With 3D maps, villagers able to see benefits of good land use planning
Engaging local communities in a learning process and building capacity for future negotiation processes.
News
- 26 Sep 2012
Follow the rain: tree biodiversity greatest in areas of high rainfall
We cannot control rainfall itself, but we can conserve the landscapes that have high rainfall.
News
- 20 Sep 2012
Locals need land titles before development funds can ease rural poverty in Vietnam
In Vietnam, ecosystem payments are often unevenly distributed, resulting in the dominance of the local elite.
Event Coverage
- 18 Jun 2012
Brazil must go “beyond enforcement” to protect Amazon for Green economy
Tenure reform and expanding livelihood opportunities remain top priorities in curbing Amazon deforestation.
Analysis
- 26 Mar 2012
Land sharing or land sparing? Reconciling agriculture and biodiversity conservation
Research from Peru suggests the question isn't so clear-cut.
Event Coverage
- 16 Feb 2012
Ethiopia pushes for green economy ahead of Rio+20 — forests a major player
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi believes Ethiopia "can avoid the mistakes of the developed world."
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