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- 25 Feb 2015
Global demand can’t loosen local control of a crucial cash crop
The shea industry is a vital economic lifeline for women in Burkina Faso.
Analysis
- 24 Feb 2015
How does land tenure affect agricultural productivity? A systematic review
Research suggests tenure reform in Africa produces relatively modest gains.
News
- 23 Feb 2015
EU plan to curb illegal logging: Think big by thinking small?
Policymakers urged to work with local farmers, or risk turning them into 'outlaws'.
Analysis
- 3 Feb 2015
Once ‘invisible,’ Africa’s domestic loggers come into the light
The European Union is driving greater emphasis on Africa's artisanal sector.
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
- 8 Dec 2014
Innovation expert: Ingredients for landscape success are here—and they’re working
Daniel Nepstad outlined the good news from Brazil and Indonesia at the Global Landscapes Forum 2014.
News
- 25 Nov 2014
State of sustainability: For three forest-based commodities, ‘a long way to go’
Sustainable development pathways needed for controversial crops; palm oil, shea nut oil and timber.
News
- 19 Aug 2014
Artisanal millers vs. industrial plantations in Cameroon’s palm oil paradox
How to solve the problem? Give the producers a better price.
News
- 18 Aug 2014
Crop diversity can sweeten the deal for African cocoa farmers
Diversification of crops in cocoa agroforestry systems could be a win-win solution.
News
- 22 Jul 2014
New maps reveal more complex picture of Sumatran fires
One cannot always assume that burning within concessions is caused by large companies.
News
- 22 Jul 2014
New maps reveal more complex picture of Sumatran fires
News
- 5 Jun 2014
Combined forest certification improves business for Brazil-nut growers: study
Simplifying and linking certification standards may be key to success.
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