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Tag: ecosystem services

Mangrove forests have been reported to buffer areas against various storms - a valuable ecosystem service. Jakub Hałun, Wikimedia Commons

Big insurance urges government and private sectors to invest in protecting biodiversity

One-fifth of all countries at risk of natural collapse, says new Swiss RE report
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Small acacia trees being readied for planting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

What are – and aren’t – nature-based solutions?

Multinationals are increasingly harnessing nature to reach green goals, but it can be a tricky business
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A view of the Secretariat Building, with Members States’ flags flying in the foreground, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. UN Photo

Green recovery pledges and notorious absences dominate UN Biodiversity Summit

Bolsonaro decries “absurd international rules,” says Brazil will continue exploiting the Amazon
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Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, a landscape of connected valleys in southwest China. Roman Korzh, Flickr

Increasing protected areas could yield USD 250 billion in economic output

Report finds economic benefits of expanding protected areas outweigh costs 5-to-1
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A panther chameleon, found in the tropcial forests of Madagascar. Renee Grayson, Flickr

Biodiversity 101: Why it matters and how to protect it

The ins and outs of protecting our planet’s species
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At the foothills of the Atewa Forest. Ahtziri Gonzalez, CIFOR

Yes, Ghana should mine bauxite, but not in critical ecosystems like Atewa Forest

A lawsuit against the West African government elucidates the need to balance development and biodiversity
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Best of Landscape News 2019: Restoration

Our pick of this year’s top stories
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Acacia trees are readied to be planted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

Food, water, economic security improved through blueprint for ecological restoration standards

Scientists create a new set of principles to help guide a decade focused on restoration
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A native mago tree in northern Ghana. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

From Indigenous apps to arts festivals, the many ways Africa is restoring itself

Here's what happened at day one of the Global Landscapes Forum Accra
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Cyprus trees at sunset in the Everglades. G.Gardner, NPSphoto

The Everglades, forever more

The story of one of history’s most ambitious restoration projects
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Why carbon might tell us less than we think

Speakers warn against overlooking other ecological indicators
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Coming soon: Fateful update on the state of nature

A preview of landmark report on biodiversity and ecosystems, releasing 6 May
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A textual digest of U.N. resolution for restoration

10-point summary of the official adopted document
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Tapping and selling pine sap

Private capital in conservation: addressing cost concerns

Upcoming digital summit
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Homespun strategy in paying for nature’s services reveals shortcomings

Scientists advise comprehensive planning
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