Unlocking the Power of Data for Peace
The hackathon focused on harnessing open data for peacebuilding and what data providers need to do to enhance outreach.
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The Next 3 Months Are Critical for People, Nature & Climate
The next few months will help determine whether the world continues to settle for unmet goals and incremental progress...
Why Sharing Forest Data Matters More Than Ever🌳
How can we support nature-based solutions if we don’t know whether or not they’re succeeding?
Strengthening Canada's Greenwashing Standards
While Canada has not yet established a formal framework for substantiating corporate environmental claims, it is actively exploring how businesses can be better supported in validating their sustainability efforts.
What Hayek Taught Us About Nature
Open access to environmental information leads to optimized outcomes, just as it does with market prices and government policy.
Sahel's Green Revolution: Local Farmers Strike Back 🌱🌍
This study reveals how, with the right tools, data, and knowledge, we can rewrite the future of food security and climate resilience in the Sahel. 🌱
Strategic Restoration as Climate Solutions 🌲🌎
"The opportunity for low-cost reforestation appears much more plentiful than previously thought"
Mangrove Carbon Storage: Getting the Numbers Right 🌍
The problem is, this method tends to overestimate carbon storage, especially in the rich, peaty sediments of mangroves, due to error propagation.
UN: Transparent Forest Data Can Drive Climate Action 🌳
Transparent and accessible forest data is essential not only for monitoring progress but also for building trust among nations and ensuring that climate goals are met.
Rwanda's Trees: A Pathway to Net Zero Emissions 🌍
Rwanda can increase its carbon capture capacity, potentially offsetting up to 80% of its national emissions by 2050.
Eucalyptus vs. Pine: Who’s the Real Water Hog? 🌿💦
The key takeaway? The idea that Eucalyptus is a water hog might just be a myth. 🚫💦
Unsung Carbon Heros: Agroforestry in Ethiopia 🌱🌳
HGAF systems might be the key to addressing multiple environmental challenges at once—carbon storage and biodiversity conservation.