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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Sustainable forestry management can help developing countries achieve economic growth while protecting natural resources and wildlife habitats. Forestry projects can also help offset carbon dioxide emissions.
(Photo credit: Manfred Mielke/USDA Forest Service/Bugwood.org)
Opinions and Analysis
'Evergreen agriculture' wins for climate and hunger
Soil science and agroforestry can help tackle climate change and boost crop yields, say M. S. Swaminathan and Dennis Garrity.
15 December 2009
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Not ready for REDD?
Practicalities of trading carbon and protecting forests make meeting high expectations for REDD hard, say Esteve Corbera and Manuel Estrada.
21 October 2009
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Policy Briefs
Using deforestation research to inform climate policy
Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.
8 July 2009
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Source: CIFOR
Reducing emissions from forest degradation
Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.
8 July 2009
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Source: The Nature Conservancy
News and Features
Climate accord offers some grounds for hope, say analysts
Amid the general developing country gloom at the Copenhagen climate conference outcome, there are some reasons for hope, say experts.
Fall in rice strains typifies China's biodiversity gap
Despite progress in some areas, long-term decline in China's rice varieties highlights the biodiversity loss the country is experiencing.
Saviour tree turns scourge in Kenya
24 November 2009
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Thirsty eucalyptus trees get the chop in Kenya
30 September 2009
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Practical Guides
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
16 December 2009
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Source: Panos London
Information Services
Cutting crop losses
Food security depends as much on cutting crop losses as developing new plant breeds
Rethinking water
A five-stage strategy from the Global Water Partnership to reform water policies and institutions
Mile-high desert farming
How the Himalayan region of Ladakh is taking steps to control its food destiny
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Eating biodiversity
As biodiversity plunges, an international manifesto calls for `biodiverse agriculture’
Biosafety boost
Seven recommendations for biosafety regulations to improve poor farmers' access to GM technology
