Study shows that when policymakers take shortcuts, the likelihood for under-performance of Payment for Environmental Services (PES) schemes is greater
Farms vs. Forests? a More Nuanced Look at Agrarian Change
Agrarian change happens at the landscape scale, but making the transition to sustainable agriculture requires an understanding of local benefits and trade-offs.
Agrarian change happens at the landscape scale, but making the transition to sustainable agriculture requires an understanding of local benefits and trade-offs.
Rising Tides: Will Mangroves Keep Up as Sea Levels Climb?
Ahead of World Wetlands Day, research shows how protecting mangroves can mitigate sea level rise – while also helping them adapt to its effects.
Ahead of World Wetlands Day, research shows how protecting mangroves can mitigate sea level rise – while also helping them adapt to its effects.
Coastal Blue Carbon From Planted Mangroves Holds Promise
Mangrove plantations in the Mekong Delta store just as much carbon as ones that regenerate naturally, research suggests.
Mangrove plantations in the Mekong Delta store just as much carbon as ones that regenerate naturally, research suggests.
Having Your Oil Palm and Forests, Too
How Brazil is making the case for responsible oil palm development.
How Brazil is making the case for responsible oil palm development.
PFES and REDD+ in Vietnam – a Two-Pronged Approach to Forest Conservation
In Vietnam, plans to develop REDD+ must go beyond the country's Payments for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) program.
In Vietnam, plans to develop REDD+ must go beyond the country’s Payments for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) program.
On the Trail of Colombia’s Bushmeat Trade
The trade in wild meat in Amazonian Colombia has stayed largely out of sight, and so has not been studied—until now.
The trade in wild meat in Amazonian Colombia has stayed largely out of sight, and so has not been studied—until now.
First Estimate of Pygmy Population Reveals Their Plight
Marginalized indigenous hunter-gatherers in the Congo prefer living in remote forests—but their lifestyles are under threat.
Marginalized indigenous hunter-gatherers in the Congo prefer living in remote forests—but their lifestyles are under threat.
Hunters, Gatherers and All Those Gender Roles
In indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon, men and women differ in how they use forests and participate in projects.
In indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon, men and women differ in how they use forests and participate in projects.
Zero Deforestation in Indonesia: Pledges, Politics and Palm Oil
Corporations and government share the goal of sustainable economic development but each faces its own challenges – so which rules should apply?
Corporations and government share the goal of sustainable economic development but each faces its own challenges – so which rules should apply?
Colombia’s Bushmeat Black Market Comes to Light
The first in a series of articles on the illegal trade in wild meat in Colombia
The first in a series of articles on the illegal trade in wild meat in Colombia
Gender Continues to Be Major Issue in Africa
Jane Tarh Takang is the former Coordinator of Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) West and Central Africa.
Jane Tarh Takang is the former Coordinator of Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) West and Central Africa.
Exploring the Role of Women in Brazil Nut Management in the Amazon
Amy is trying to understand the effectiveness, efficiency and benefits of pilot REDD+ initiatives in the Amazon.
Amy is trying to understand the effectiveness, efficiency and benefits of pilot REDD+ initiatives in the Amazon.
Women Championing the Preservation of an Invaluable Cultural Heritage
Women laborers are regarded as capable only to do certain tasks, like rubbing the furniture with sandpaper or painting, while men can also do other work like heavy lifting.
Women laborers are regarded as capable only to do certain tasks, like rubbing the furniture with sandpaper or painting, while men can also do other work like heavy lifting.
Why Am I the Only Woman at the Table?
Bogor, Indonesia (8 March, 2011) _ Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, “a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future.
Bogor, Indonesia (8 March, 2011) _ Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, “a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future.
Money Alone Can’t Save the Forests
REDD+ was conceived primarily as a financial mechanism for reducing carbon emissions caused by forest destruction.
REDD+ was conceived primarily as a financial mechanism for reducing carbon emissions caused by forest destruction.