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News
- 2 Sep 2021
Understanding forest change in Tanzania opens door for improved management
Context-specific data enables better policies and carbon reporting
Analysis
- 17 Jun 2019
Can you trust the numbers?
Choice of data and methods greatly influences deforestation measurements for REDD+
News
- 30 Apr 2016
Firewood collection taking a toll on Uganda’s forests
Demand for wood can lead to forest degradation, making life harder for forest-dependent communities.
Event Coverage
- 5 Dec 2014
Survey highlights REDD+ controversies over community monitoring
Fundamental tension between the dual goals of efficiency and equity under REDD+.
News
- 18 Sep 2014
REDD+ readiness strategies largely overlook root causes of deforestation
"Countries should look beyond the forest canopy," urges expert, to find the underlying causes of deforestation.
News
- 15 Jan 2014
In Brazil, governance key to resisting Mato Grosso deforestation — study
Can other tropical countries learn from Brazil's success at controlling export-driven deforestation?
Video
- 9 Dec 2013
New technologies key to community monitoring for REDD+
Mobile phones and facebook prove to be versatile and rapid mediums for REDD+ implementation and monitoring.
Event Coverage
- 2 Dec 2013
‘Landscapes approach’ dovetails with REDD+, scientist says
The United States, Britain and Norway pledge donations to help countries maintain sustainable forest landscapes.
News
- 2 Dec 2013
Use Hansen high-res forest cover maps wisely, experts say
Researchers should take care with different definitions and interpretation of what exactly forest cover is.
News
- 15 May 2013
Edible insects improve diets and livelihoods of up to 2 billion people – scientists
Insect biscuits may be the key to food security.
News
- 17 Apr 2012
Global community needs to invest in MRV capacity in forest-rich developing countries to make REDD+ work
"REDD+ supporters need to be realistic about what developing countries can do in terms of MRV."
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