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Scientists have created a global series of forest carbon flux maps, which can allow policymakers to better select forests for protection.
The Amazon is turning into a carbon source, US suspends oil and gas leasing, and why an Arctic town is bidding for the 2032 Summer Olympics
The FAO is working with partners to protect wetlands, which are critical for local livelihoods and wildlife, especially migratory birds
Peruvian peatlands, the world’s fourth-largest swath of tropical peatlands, are the subject of a new national framework for conservation.
Central Asia leaders report that climate monitoring, new finance mechanisms and tree-planting are underway in a climate-vulnerable region
When should tree planting or the natural regeneration of forest be used to enjoy economic, climate and ecosystem benefits from reforestation?
From the Amazon to Siberia, experts discuss the world’s 2020 fires, spanning climate change, deforestation and fire management
Peatland swamp forests are delicate ecosystems that can mass-store carbon – but only if planted with the right tree species.
What exactly are peatlands and rangelands? Here’s all you need to know about the planet’s major ecosystems, the challenges they face, and why they matter.
From flood protection to drinking water, wetlands provide a wide variety of ecosystem services to cities around the world.
In southern Florida, the Everglades ecosystem is grounds for one of history’s most ambitious restoration projects. Here's its story.
As part of a series giving quick rundown on our planet’s ecosystems, let's learn all about our vital but imperilled oceans.
A quick rundown on our planet’s ecosystems
Study shows the unassuming ecosystems are even more important for climate change mitigation than previously thought
