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Young mangroves grow in the Triboa Mangrove Conservation Center in the Philippines. Oliver Mercader, Flickr

Reforesting the Earth, one transaction at a time

From crowdfunding to mobile payments, digital technologies prove a formidable weapon for biodiversity in the Philippines.

 
Sundrop Farm, which uses solar energy to produce fresh water and electricity, near Port Augusta in South Australia. David Clarke, Flickr

Solar sidewalks, self-isolating bats and chameleons back from the dead

In this news roundup: solar powers South Australia, baby bottles shed microplastics, and what the U.S. elections mean for biodiversity

 
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 risk natural collapse, says a new Swiss RE report. The insurance company states the need to invest in biodiversity

 
Farmers harvesting coffee in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Yusuf Ahmad, World Agroforestry

Building the business case for biodiversity

Learn why the business sector should invest in natural capital and biodiversity for the benefit of people, planet and profit.

 
Native to Central and South Asia, snow leopards are threatened by poaching and the destruction of their habitat for development. Eric Kilby, Wikimedia Commons

The 2020 GLF biodiversity digital conference in numbers

Thousands of viewers. 119 countries. 2 days. 1 planet. Discover other figures from the the GLF's recent digital biodiversity conference.

 
Green bonds are debt mechanisms whose proceeds go to fund projects that further sustainable development and environmental betterment, such as moringa-harvesting cooperatives that improve the lives of rural women in Guinea, seen here. UN Women, Flickr

Green bonds fall short in biodiversity and sustainable land-use finance, says research

Energy projects receive most proceeds from green bonds, says a new paper that discusses finding a balance among green investments

 
The forest of Gbarpolu County from outside of Bopolu, Liberia. Travis Lupick, Flickr

Do forest rights empower communities in Liberia?

A conversation with Jonathan Yiah of the Sustainable Development Institute, who talks about forest community governance and rights.

 
Understand the landscape, make tough choices, track progress: how to restore land. Photo: Ministry of Environment of Panama/Initiative 20x20

The Road to Restoration: 3 Steps For Transforming Landscapes

These steps for landscape restoration can provide new opportunities for local communities while protecting the environment.

 
Working in a tree nursery in Yangambi, DRC, Africa. Axel Fassio, CIFOR

Science must back initiatives to restore Africa’s forests, say experts

Experts have called for evidence-based approaches and community engagement to grow forests across Africa and improve livelihoods.

 
Logging site in a Surinamese community forest. M. Ramdin, Tropenbos

The future of community forests in Suriname

A conversation with Rudi van Kanten of Tropenbos Suriname about the country's community forests as well as their benefits and management

 
Jessica Lucia, Flickr

Best of Landscape News 2019: Finance

2019's top Landscape News stories on sustainable finance, from explainers and glossaries to conversations with some of the world’s largest fund managers.

 
A pair of 6-week-old penguin chicks, left on their own by their parents, huddle together for warmth in Atka Bay, Antarctica. Photograph copyright Stefan Christmann

Best of Landscape News 2019: Biodiversity

From a new BBC series to a black-and-white photo esssay of African lions, here are the top 10 Landscape News stories on biodiversity from 2019.

 

Best of Landscape News 2019: Restoration

From the adoption of a new U.N. Decade to efforts happening in local communities around the globe, here's our pick of 2019's top stories on restoration.

 
Brands like Adidas are in the process making their supply change circular and sustainable. Evelynn LA GEN2 Receival, Adidas

Best of Landscape News 2019: Lifestyle

From sustainable sneakers to street artists in New York City, here's our pick of this year’s top stories on sustainable lifestyle.

 

How lab-made fashion is changing landscapes

Looking into the future of fabric

 

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