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!
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Mapping Civil Society Organisations on Open Data in Francophone Africa: A Regional Meeting with Open Knowledge Foundation
The meeting aimed to understand and assess the current landscape of civil society organisations engaged in open data across Francophone African countries.
Financing Sri Lanka’s Marine Conservation Ambitions: Time for a Reset?
Sri Lanka, as it slowly recovers from the nation’s most severe economic crisis, finds itself at a critical juncture.
Five Surprising Ways that Trees Help Prevent Flooding
Trees offer much more than beauty and oxygen.
Open Data Needs Explored: How Open Government Data is Linked with Science and Education
This first in a series of reports explores the links between open government data, open science, and education.
Tree-mendous Drop in Deforestation, but COP16 Faces Hurdles
Petro pledged to turn Colombia into a “leader in the protection of life,”
A Tipping Point for Mangrove Restoration and Shrimp Farming in Indonesia
Silvo-aquaculture has been suggested as a potential solution for the Mahakam Delta...
Heat Reduces Carbon Sink But Forest Potential Prevails 🌍🔥
...forests have a vital role to play in mitigating climate change - though they cannot do it alone.
Can Forest Expansion Balance Climate Change, Economic Growth and Ecological Health?
When it comes to managing woodlands to meet multiple needs, Irish activists underscore the importance of considering the forest as well as the trees.
What Indigenous Delegates Want from COP16
Indigenous delegates are keeping a close eye on discussions around the implementation of the targets and goals...
Ground-Truthed Data Doubles Performance on Sequestration Models 🌱
The study’s results emphasize the need to use locally calibrated models to predict carbon capture more accurately.
Africa’s Great Green Wall Will Only Combat Desertification and Poverty by Harnessing Local Solutions
Our new research shows that the Great Green Wall won’t work effectively unless it considers more localised contexts.