Koen Kusters

ABOUT THE WRITER

Since 2017, Koen Kusters has been based in Toronto working as independent writer and researcher. Formerly a partner in WiW – Global Research and Reporting, a consortium of journalists writing about environmental conservation and international development. Also worked as a lecturer at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and as a researcher at the Center for International Forestry Research in Indonesia. Earned a Ph.D. in environmental science, and a master’s degree in human geography at the University of Amsterdam.

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Forest proximity beneficial

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22 Jun 2018

World Rainforest Day

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13 Jun 2018

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13 May 2018

Understanding power dynamics

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Opportunities for benefit landscape

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Scientists' warning inspires dialogue

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TLFF bond fund activated

Climate change expert reflects on stark environmental warning from scientists

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Scientist speaks out

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