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Forests in the tropics are critical for tackling climate change – yet the people showing how are being exploited
Tropical forests are critical for tackling climate change. But fieldworkers are risking their lives to bring nations the carbon information they are clamouring for.
Protecting the aguaje forests of the Amazon
Sustainable palm fruit harvesting as a pathway to conserve Amazon peatland forests.
“Tree of life” could help slow climate change
Changing the way fruit is gathered from a “tree of life” could have hugely positive environmental and financial impacts in Amazonia, according to a new study.
Private protected areas help conserve overlooked and threatened regions
New research shows that private protected areas help conserve underrepresented biomes and highly threatened regions.
Permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point
New study indicates that despite efforts to reduce global carbon emissions, by 2040 the climates of Northern Europe will be unable to sustain peat permafrost.