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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.

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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 | EN

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 | EN

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 | EN
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 | EN
Source: The Nature Conservancy


News and Features

Chinese president Hu Jintao 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.

21 December 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

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.

26 November 2009 | EN | 中文

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea 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 | EN
Source: Panos London