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‘Farming for Biodiversity’ Solution Search finalists announced

Solution Search, a global contest designed to identify, reward and spotlight innovative approaches to conservation.

 

ICRAF presents the role of evidence and improved soil management for land restoration in sub-Saharan Africa at the European Development Days

Approximately 70% of Africa’s population depends on its agriculture-based economy for their livelihoods, underscoring the importance of soil to the sector.

 

Sustainable farming in the ‘Valley of Death’

Improved cocoa farming methods can boost yields and reduce negative effects on the environment.

 

Wildfire prevention and risk reduction for children’s health and wellbeing

The 2015 El Nino event in Indonesia triggered what some have called “the worst environmental disaster of the 21st century.”

 

Can finance save the forest?

If current farming patterns continue, the future looks increasingly bleak for tropical forests.

 

The power of science communication

Scientists hope that if the media can help publicize their research on mitigating climate change and balancing livelihoods on degraded peatlands.

 

Everyone’s a winner: The smart way of doing business

The total amount of degraded forest and other productive land in the world today is an area roughly the size of South America.

 

Guardians of the forest

Abdul Agus Nuraini, Muara Siran community member, speaks during the Forum's plenary session on community perspectives and priorities in peatlands.

 

Peatlands: ‘Black gold’ for climate mitigation

Scientists have recently discovered the existence of huge, previously unknown areas of peatland in central Africa and South America.

 

Preserving precious peat in the Congo Basin

The DRC has the biggest forest in Central Africa. The peatland discovered in the Central Basin is important for its significant biodiversity.

 

When thinking of forests, don’t forget the value of trees

As part of the Bonn Challenge, some 40 countries, sub-national jurisdictions, and non-governmental entities have pledged to restore forest landscapes.

 

Why pay for a weather forecast if it’s free online?

Did you check the weather forecast for today? Digital-services providers have created tailor-made, agro-climatic information products for farmers.

 

Peatlands: A global warming game-changer

Not widely known, peat is the world’s largest terrestrial organic soil carbon stock. Peatlands are found on every continent and in most countries.

 

Cool insights on World Water Day

Anyone who has walked outside on a sunny day knows that forests and trees matter for temperature, humidity and wind speed. Planting trees speaks to concerns about climate change, but the directly important aspects of the tree-climate relationships have so far been overlooked in climate policy where it relates to forest. That, at least, is […]

 
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