Pakistan’s Coastal Comeback Needs Transparency, Say Experts
Pakistan’s mangrove revival shows promise, but experts call for transparent tracking to ensure lasting impact.
Ethiopia's 50 Billion Tree Plan: Hype or Reality?
Ethiopia’s 50B tree plan is ambitious, but experts question numbers, survival rates, and verification. Hype or real impact?
Federal Firings Hit U.S. Forest Service in Alaska
Mass firings hit U.S. Forest Service in Alaska, sparking union lawsuit and fears of severe impact on wildfire response.
Project to Restore Andean Forest Takes Root
Acción Andina restores Andean forests, claimign to engage 25,000 people to plant 10M trees.
We Need a Data Revolution to Avert Climate Disaster
Hedge funds aren’t executing trades based on annual reports, so why are climate leaders reliant on such outdated tools?
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News February 14
Honduras & Korea collaborate on forest carbon markets; New York launches 25M tree tracker; only 17% of global peatlands protected.
This Week In Forest Finance February 13
Reforestation scales globally: Indigenous-led funds like Nusantara and IPAS, Hudson Valley grants, and Brazil’s Ambipar partnership.
Open Data Charter on the Importance of Environmental Data
"Opening the data helps building trust by: tracking progress on commitments; holding decision-makers accountable; and engaging in collaborative problem-solving."
New York Aims to Track 25 Million Trees
New York’s Tree Tracker engages communities to log tree plantings, aiming for 25M trees by 2033 while boosting climate resilience.
Initiative Immerses Kids in Earth’s Largest Mangrove Forest
Immersive project connects kids to Amazon mangroves, blending science, culture, and hands-on restoration efforts.
Reforestation Can be Funded With Tiny Fraction of Global GDP
...but the inequitable distribution of restoration needs means poorer countries bear a disproportionately higher share of that cost.
Fruits of Spoil: Laos’ Forests Disappearing as Fruit Farms Flourish
Such strong support leads experts to argue that it is unlikely penalties will be imposed on those violating environmental regulations.