Kenya’s Forest Restoration: Action and Innovation 🌿
Kenya launched its ambitious 15-billion-tree initiative in 2023, aiming to increase forest cover from 12% to 30% by 2032. 🌱
Evidence-Based Forest News
Stewart Mior
SEED: Transforming Biodiversity for a Healthier Planet 🌍
Imagine seeing biodiversity as a whole, not just as isolated pieces—this is what SEED aims to achieve.
Australia's Expanding Forests: Unlikely Heroes Emerge🌳
This growth is not a mere accident of nature, but rather a product of persistent efforts by diverse, and sometimes under-acknowledged, champions.
Scientists Argue for "Real Zero" 0️⃣
The “Real Zero Pledge” from the Lethal Humidity Global Council is all about cutting emissions for real.
Marsh-Fronted Seawalls: An Economic Win-Win for Coastal Protection 🌿💧
A new study by Lee and Nepf (2024) highlights how marsh-fronted seawalls can be a financially viable solution.
Shining a Light on Climate Finance: Oxfam's Call for Transparency 💡🌍
According to Oxfam, this inconsistency makes it nearly impossible to assess the real impact of climate finance.
Toward a Plastic-Free Future by 2040: New OECD Report 🚮
The message is clear: with bold global action, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution and create a sustainable future. 🫶
Miombo Woodlands: The Surprising Carbon Giants 🌳💡
Using cutting-edge lidar technology, scientists have discovered that these forests hold far more carbon than we previously thought!
Planting the Future: Crops and Conservation in Harmony 🌱
“Conservation efforts and the production of wood for societal and economic needs can co-exist and not necessarily contradictory,”
Branching Out: How Far We've Grown in the Bonn Challenge 🌳🌎
Without clear data, it’s hard to know if we're truly on track.
Weekly News Roundup, October 24 📰
Open access week, studies on carbon sequestration and more!
Deep-Rooted Ambition: Rwanda to Plant 65 Million Trees🌳
As part of the 2024-2025 National Tree Planting Season, the country is setting out to plant a whopping 65.2 million trees.