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News
- 18 Sep 2014
Haze returns to Singapore – and we can expect more of it, new study warns
The smoke drifting over Singapore from burning Indonesian peatlands highlights the need for more research.
Speech
- 6 May 2014
Singaporean Minister: Economic interests causing ‘environmental vandalism’
Vivian Blakrishnan delivered a blunt assessment of deforestation in Southeast Asia.
Speech
- 5 May 2014
Indonesian president calls on successor to continue moratorium on forest concessions
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the remarks opening the 2014 Forests Asia Summit.
Analysis
- 24 Apr 2014
Research will be key to unlocking Indonesia haze crisis
A workshop in Jakarta highlighted the need for more answers.
Video
- 13 Mar 2014
Study to measure carbon in Peru’s peatlands
Lack of data for REDD+ and greenhouse gas emission reduction policies drives need to measure carbon stock of Peru's peatlands.
Video
- 13 Mar 2014
Study to measure carbon in Peru’s peatlands
News
- 12 Mar 2014
Laser beam homes in on carbon stocks in Peru
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is used calculate the amount of above ground biomass and the carbon stock in Peru's palm swamps.
News
- 12 Mar 2014
Laser beam homes in on carbon stocks in Peru
News
- 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.”
Event Coverage
- 25 Feb 2014
Stakeholders in Jakarta map out long-term solutions to haze crisis
“Governance,” said one participant, “is the main problem behind everything.”
Event Coverage
- 20 Nov 2013
Scientists move quickly on recognition of peatlands and mangroves
IPCC paves the way for countries to integrate protection of peatlands and mangroves into climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Event Coverage
- 4 Nov 2013
Monitoring of carbon-rich wetlands a focus at U.N. climate talks
Scientists are studying ways to better manage “high-carbon” ecosystems to address climate change and support livelihoods.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
The IPCC Wetlands Supplement: What it is and what it means
New guidelines are the first step in helping countries report greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands.
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