Commentary

The locally led restoration projects are up to 20 times more likely to create lasting impacts than those by NGO's or Government.

Moretti said the allure of carbon credits has enticed not just private companies like KMS, but also “a lot of development actors, NGOs and even government officials”.

There are several ways frequent fire before the megafires could allow species to increase.

Therefore, more proactive, clear, accurate and effective communication efforts are consistently and repeatedly needed.

When the policy community asks, “is deforestation going up or down?” an acceptable answer can no longer be, “it depends."

DeSmog revealed that the government’s pledge of £22 billion in subsidies for carbon capture projects followed a steep rise in lobbying efforts by major fossil fuel companies.

Zimbabwe’s wetlands are under threat from urban expansion and unsustainable agriculture. Can state and community efforts reverse the damage?

Brazil’s legislation doesn’t yet support a sustainable native seed market that can keep pace with its restoration goals.

Large-scale CO₂ removal depends on there being vast amounts of land to store carbon in trees and soil.

The G20 Rio Summit is a critical opportunity to drive forward financial integrity reforms and secure a win for sustainable development

Less than 10% of forests in the lower 48 states remain unlogged or undisturbed by development.

Industries with relatively low emissions, such as services and financial industries, are much more intensive in their use of offsets.