Game reveals complex links between poverty and threats to apes
There were 50 ape experts in a room and a quick game to play to break the ice. “If you agree with the statement, go to the left side of the room,” said the facilitator. “If you disagree go to the...
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Communities are protecting Vietnam’s forests, but are they sharing in the...
Protecting forests from illegal logging and helping them to flourish is of paramount importance in the fight against climate change. But of equal importance is ensuring that systems of forest...
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Rio+20: Forests form important foundation for a green economy
Forests constitute the vast majority of what is green on planet earth. The quest for a green economy at Rio+20 excited the full spectrum of the forest community – from forest industries to local forest...
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IIED at the COP18 UN climate summit
Qatar hosted the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). IIED researchers attended the talks and supported negotiators from the...
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Are "alternative livelihoods" projects effective?
Considerable sums have been spent on projects designed to provide people with alternative ways to make a living in and around protected or biodiverse areas. But do such projects work, asks Mike...
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Have your say: Join the discussion on enabling forest landscapes to score...
IIED will co-host a discussion at the Global Landscapes Forum in Lima, Peru, on Saturday on how forest landscapes can score Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).In partnership with the Center for...
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