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In Latin America and the Caribbean, ecosystem restoration climbs in climate commitments

Here's what happened at this year's annual discussions between the 18 member countries of Initiative 20x20.

 
Sustainable forest foods drawn from the forest in Zambia. Joe Nkadaani, CIFOR

New coalition strives for sustainable food systems

Experts hail local knowledge, youth and finance as solutions

 

Grain production depends on ending deforestation, studies show

New studies show grain production depends on ending deforestation, which could be aided by a soy moratorium in the Cerrado.

 
Amazonian Brazil nuts. Marco Simola, CIFOR

Climate change threatens traditional extractive communities in the Amazon

Study forecasts survival rates for 18 of Amazonia's main collected plant species and the impact of these extractive resources on communities.

 
Looking up into the Peruvian Amazon. Anna & Michal, Flickr

U.N. science panel releases initial findings of upcoming overview of the Amazon

An international panel of 200 scientists has called for a halt to Amazon deforestation, warning that the rainforest stands on the brink of a tipping point.

 
As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens food security, experts are calling for drastic changes to the global food system. Nenad Stojkovic, Flickr

What is needed to safeguard food from future pandemics?

As the COVID-19 pandemic jeopardizes food security, how can we redesign our global food system through resilient supply chains and rapid policy measures?

 
Sunset over the Sangha River in Bomassa, Republic of Congo. Bomassa is the gateway to Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Molly Bergen, WCS, WWF, WRI

Report provides key recommendations for improving Central African protected areas

Dozens of experts explain the current state of Central African protected areas, from management to mining and everything in between

 
One of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, where the Uros people have lived for over 4000 years. Sandro Ayalo, Unsplash

Floating cities, climate-resistant coffee and – could the Gulf Stream shut down?

In this news roundup: the hottest day ever, an Indigenous superfood makes a comeback, and electric cars take over Far East Russia

 
Cooperative members in Burkina Faso water their crops. World Bank Photo Collection

Creating a “profound transformation” of Africa’s landscapes

Three questions with Future Africa director Cheikh Mbow

 
Fire caused by deforestation in the Amazon in Roraima State, Brazil. John Maier, Jr., Still Pictures

Amazon fires 2021: moderate risk forecasted, but fuel enough for one of Earth’s ‘biggest bonfires’

What scientists predict for the world's largest rainforest's burns this year

 

Restoring tree cover to Tanzania

Azaria Kilimba’s pioneering work in community forest conservation has seen half a million hectares reclaimed for nature.

 
Sámara, Costa Rica

With USD 2.3 trillion to spend, this is how public development banks can help biodiversity

Public development banks can play a vital role in promoting greater investment in biodiversity and nature-based solutions.

 
Lago Agrio, Nueva Loja, Ecuador

Fast facts: the Amazon biome

The Amazon biome is home to up to 30% of the world’s known species. Here’s all you need to know about the world’s most diverse ecosystem.

 
A Sumatran farmer spreads organic fertilizer on her agroforested farm, to increase soil matter, infiltration and water storage. Tri Saputro, CIFOR

The missing piece of new biodiversity goals? Managed landscapes

Scientists and policymakers stress importance of targeting managed and agricultural landscapes in Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

 
A river winding through the tropical forests of Balok, Malaysia. Eutah Mizushima, Unsplash

What’s on the horizon for the upcoming Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework

None of the Aichi Targets have been fully achieved – but the new Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework aims to address their shortcomings.

 

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