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Analysis
- 24 Mar 2016
How deforestation is tangled up in the law
Unraveling the complex web of legal arrangements in tropical forest countries reveals some of the forces shaping land use.
News
- 14 Mar 2016
The environment gets its day in court
Environmental liability law and its implementation in countries that struggle with deforestation have come under scrutiny.
Feature
- 20 Jan 2016
On the trail of Colombia’s bushmeat trade
The trade in wild meat in Amazonian Colombia has stayed largely out of sight, and so has not been studied—until now.
Analysis
- 21 Apr 2015
Community versus enforcement: Responses to illegal wildlife trade
With poacher and ranger deaths mounting, experts seek another solution.
News
- 13 Aug 2014
Growing Chinese presence a wake-up call for African natural resource managers
African states need to become better equipped to deal with powerful international partners.
Analysis
- 23 Jul 2014
Experts: Local activism, political measures needed to stop illegal timber
Despite agreements on better forest management and enforcement measures, illegal timber still slips through loopholes.
News
- 26 Jun 2014
Report finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
Scientists recommend defining 'legal' timber more clearly to reduce illegal timber trade.
News
- 26 Jun 2014
Report finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
News
- 1 Apr 2014
Can military decentralization tactics bring innovation to conservation?
Useful insights from decision-making in warfare could help conservationist tackle "wicked problems"
Video
- 4 Nov 2013
SPECIAL REPORT: How a remote Amazonian state is leading the way in climate change policy
Lessons learned in Acre could be critical for the development of Brazil's national REDD+ framework.
News
- 23 May 2013
For DR Congo’s forests, legislation is only part of the solution
Scientists find DRC administration is struggling to build the capacity it needs to enforce legislation.
News
- 20 Feb 2013
In summary: Overcoming conflicting land-use claims in Peru
Scientists map conflicting land-use claims to identify key areas for new Forest and Wildlife Law.
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