Atlantic Forest Conservation Plan Open for Consultation
Brazil's environment ministry opens consultation on Atlantic Forest conservation plan to curb deforestation and fires. Input due Jan 13.
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India’s Forests Shift Towards Plantations
India’s 2023 forest survey shows a slight rise in forest/tree cover but highlights alarming declines in biodiversity-rich zones and mangroves.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 27
This week in forest news: OpenClimate.fund empowers open-source climate projects; B.C. plants 280M trees; AI aids mangrove revival.
This Week in Forest Finance December 26
Global forestry initiatives tackle climate change: from Manitoba to Congo, follow the money for projects restore forests and and empower communities.
Will Nepal Receive World Bank Carbon Funds?
Nepal's forest communities may face challenges accessing $45M in World Bank carbon funds due to bureaucratic hurdles.
South Korea Slashes Forest Biomass Energy Subsidies
South Korea ends subsidies for new biomass projects, imported fuels, and cofiring plants by 2025, shifting focus to domestic forest biomass.
Ground Truth Weekly Forest News December 19
Big Tech Symbiosis Coalition for nature-based carbon credits, amazon native reforestation, national project, FAO, VERRA, blockchain forest monitoring, and more...
Judge Tosses $33M Timber Lawsuit Over 2020 Wildfire Response
A federal judge denied Freres timber companies’ complaint that firefighters did not do everything possible to stop the spread of the Beachie Creek Fire
Brazil's Paper Industry Adopts Blockchain for EUDR Compliance
Brazil's paper industry invests in blockchain to meet EU deforestation rules, aiming for compliance without disrupting operations.
Tech Giants Join Forces for Carbon Credits: Behind the Hype
Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce join forces in the Symbiosis Coalition to scale forestry carbon credits. Is this a step forward?
3 Key Outcomes from the First Summit on Mangrove Conservation
Global summit unveils a 'Mangrove Breakthrough' plan to halt loss, double conservation, and restore 50% of lost mangroves for climate resilience.
Agroecology: Blueprint for Resilient Farming in Ghana
"With the right support, these methods could generate ecological and economic rewards far beyond Ghana.”