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Event Coverage
- 14 Nov 2013
The challenge of certifying forest ecosystem services
It’s complex and challenging, but people are working every day on new and better techniques.
Event Coverage
- 17 Jul 2013
Communities adapting to loss of forest ecosystem services — World Bank
The benefits of tree planting as an adaptation to the loss of ecosystem services.
News
- 27 Feb 2013
With microfinancing, Vietnam’s rural people emerge as champions of reforestation
Aggressive forest regeneration campaign plays a key role in the rise of rural household economies.
Video
- 15 Jan 2013
How much credit can Brazil take for slowing Amazon deforestation – and how low can it go?
Brazil’s government claims a 76 percent reduction in deforestation rate since 2004.
Event Coverage
- 23 Jul 2012
Make it rain: Planting forests could help drought-stricken regions
Scientists at Rio+20 are promoting the use of forests for influencing rainfall and adapting to climate change.
News
- 19 Jun 2012
Ecosystem-based adaptation most effective in coastal cities, study shows
Research from Fiji places the annual value of mangroves at US$57,000 per household.
Feature
- 12 Jun 2012
Amid Brazil Forest Code controversy, will Presidential vetoes benefit forests?
Many forget that deforestation is not due a lack of ambitious legislation, but rather the lack of political will to enforce it.
Interview
- 29 May 2012
Equitable benefit sharing and better monitoring needed for REDD+ success in Vietnam
Vietnam is the first country in Asia that has legalized Payment for Environmental Services, but they still have a long way to go.
News
- 6 Nov 2011
“Turning bare land into a green nation”: How South Korea recovered its degraded forests
Strong government, community spirit and Confucianism rebuild Korean forests.
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