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Deforestation — for arable land, pasture, urban use or logging — has led to the loss of about half of all tropical forests, affecting biodiversity, water and nutrient cycling, climate change and sources of income.
(Photo credit: Greenpeace/Alberto Ceisar)
Opinions and Analysis
Latin America Analysis: Environmental policy and deforestation
When it comes to the environment, there is no dialogue between civil society, the scientific community, government and parliament, says Carla Almeida.
Biodiversity protection needs community input
A pledge to increase support for biodiversity targets in developing countries is welcome, but care for indigenous people is vital too.
Policy Briefs
Using deforestation research to inform climate policy
Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.
8 July 2009
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Source: CIFOR
Reducing emissions from forest degradation
Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.
8 July 2009
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Source: The Nature Conservancy
News and Features
Agricultural intensification could run up high bills in the long-run
Increasing crop yields on existing farmland to curb deforestation may pay off in the short-term, but could lead to escalating costs in the future, say researchers.
3 May 2013
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Forest conservation could reduce malaria transmission
The biodiversity of tropical forests helps to curb malaria transmission and should be considered in plans to eradicate the disease, say researchers.
Protected areas ‘key’ to prevent Amazon deforestation
2 April 2013
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Bolivia to convert deforested areas in agricultural land
18 February 2013
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Practical Guides
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
16 December 2009
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Source: Panos London
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