Hydropower plans in tropical regions should consider the effect of future deforestation on the water supply, says a study.

A study in Peru has proposed to implement best engineering practices to reduce environmental damage from oil exploitation in the Amazon.

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.

The biodiversity of tropical forests helps to curb malaria transmission and should be considered in plans to eradicate the disease, say researchers.

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.

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

The Peruvian press rarely covers issues dealing with REDD initiatives, and journalists are ill-prepared on environmental issues, finds a survey.

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

An online tool that combines analysis of deforestation and land mapping could help improve sustainable farming in Indonesia.

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.

Data needed for joined-up action on ecosystem protection is lacking, a meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity has heard.

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

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.