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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.
Interview
- 16 Nov 2013
Q+A: Emissions hotspots maps provide grist for climate change strategies
Scientists aim to fill the gap between reported estimated emissions and real emissions in landscapes.
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.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
High carbon ecosystems are on the way to assuming their rightful place in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
News
- 30 Oct 2013
Peatlands and mangroves receive overdue recognition
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?
While negotiators decide on a clear long-term strategy, the question over ‘who pays?’ continues to cause controversy.
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?
News
- 27 Jul 2012
Boosting Indonesia’s wetlands science is key to tackling climate change
Wetlands contain more carbon than any other forest, and they're under threat.
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.
News
- 25 Jan 2012
Indonesia sets aside 45% of forest-rich Kalimantan to be world’s lungs
The move may protect up to 8.5 million hectares of extra forest and peatland.
Event Coverage
- 13 Jan 2012
Preserving peatlands benefits orangutans, makes economic sense, experts say
The presence of 'charismatic' species may boost the marketing value of carbon credits for corporations.
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