Protecting national parks and reserves is the most effective strategies for preventing the felling of trees in Brazilian Amazonia, says a study.

Bolivia has enacted a law to convert illegally deforested areas in agricultural lands, which has raised criticism from environmental experts.

Unsustainable harvesting of caterpillar fungus or yarsagumba poses risks to conservation and livelihoods.

More than 140 nations have agreed the first global, legally-binding treaty to prevent man-made emissions of mercury into the environment.

Migration to cities, expansion of road networks and drought are among the main causes of forest fires in the Amazon, says a study.

Indigenous species and local community involvement are key to regenerating the world's forests, argues a report by global forest experts.

Community involvement was key for two REDD projects to receive the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) certification in Colombia and Peru, says a study

A new research alliance will help small-scale farmers forge environmentally sustainable livelihoods, by sharing research knowledge.

A 12-year study in Southern Africa has found that intercropping has a long-term positive effect on rain-fed maize yields.

The Convention on Biological Diversity meeting also urged caution in fields such as synthetic biology.

By expanding and interlinking its biodiversity databases India hopes to better inform policymakers.

Depending on local conditions REDD+ actions can have widely varying impacts on carbon and biodiversity, says a new assessment.

The Convention on Biological Diversity will partner the Food and Agricultural Organisation to complement activities.

Researchers have devised a non-GM method for hybridising wild and cultivated cassava species, to create improved varieties.

A study of woody vegetation in Latin America finds that parts of the region have experienced significant reforestation, despite general deforestation trends.

A three-step guide to agroforestry could boost farmers' incomes, drive local development and generate small-scale industries, says a book.

Scientists' dislike of multi-stakeholder projects is limiting the impact of agricultural development, an expert has warned.

The forest area in Colombia has increased by 17,000 km² in the last decade, and reforestation is continuing due to migration and natural regeneration.

Too few African farmers in Africa benefit from selling carbon credits because they cannot access information about it, says a researcher.