Bamboo Could Lock in Carbon and Slow Climate Change
This fast-growing plant absorbs carbon quickly and can be used to manufacture flooring, furniture, and more.
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Rainforest Outlook: Storylines to Watch in 2025
Key storylines to watch in 2025 as tropical forests face geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges shaping their future.
Intro to Forest Definitions in Two Minutes
The definition of "forest" varies: government views highlight management success, while conservationists stress ecological depth.
AI in the Mangroves: Charting Asir’s Path to Coastal Revival
A Generalized Additive Model (GAM) pinpoints areas ideal for mangrove restoration with 91% predictive accuracy.
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.
How Carbon Markets Affect Indigenous Peoples in Guyana
Carbon credits in Guyana raise funds but reduce Indigenous land control, with rushed plans leaving communities feeling excluded and underserved.
This Week in Forest Finance, December 18
Forest Finance: Colombia’s mangroves, Brazil’s babassu forests, Australia’s plantations, and Canada’s forest restoration drive sustainability.
Success Factors for African Land Restoration Projects
A study on African land restoration reveals success factors: social ties, financial incentives, and sustainability for degraded landscapes.
Biodiversity in Brazil's Atlantic Forest Restoration
Atlantic Forest reforestation in Brazil lacks biodiversity. Study shows need for species diversity, regional flora, and better planting strategies.
Greenland is Getting Greener in Narsarsuaq’s Arboretum
Greenland's greening unites Amaroq Minerals, tree enthusiast Kenneth Høegh, and locals, blending mining and reforestation in Narsarsuaq’s arboretum.
Carbon Trading Market Could be Held Hostage by Speculators
Habitat protection in the tropics needs generous and reliable funding.
Can China’s ‘Ecological Redlines’ Help Other Countries?
China’s experience of drawing up protected areas and satellite cooperation with Brazil can boost progress towards 2030 targets, scientist Gao Jixi tells Dialogue Earth