Fire and haze in Riau: Looking beyond the hotspots
Remote sensing is not enough to inform us about the underlying reasons and purposes for the fires, and the entire landscape.
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Mitigation without adaptation can leave communities vulnerable — study
Projects need to ensure they don’t leave communities more vulnerable.
Interactive web app lets users map forest carbon emissions activities
Carbon portal allows scientists to store data for further analysis in line with data management policy.
Carbon research in Zambia forests to help build REDD+ strategy
The Nyimba Forest Project aims to build a comprehensive picture of forest use and management in Zambia.
Q&A on fires and haze in Southeast Asia
Complex socioeconomic, ecological and governance factors contribute to the cause of fires, and the solution.
New data on Riau fires generate important insights
Fires in June 2013 appear to be part of the processes of plantation establishment and management.
Bonn climate talks tackle emissions verification stumbling block
Should emissions reductions claimed by countries be verified by an independent international body?
Indonesia burning: CIFOR expert on haze crisis
Poor implementation of laws in Indonesia could be a main contributor to recurring fire and haze.
REDD+ emissions verification could lead to results-based aid financing
Weak demand in carbon markets turns REDD+ funding towards development aid budgets.
Global fund would provide effective means to fuel REDD+ climate program: experts
Scientists stress the importance of getting REDD+ funding mechanisms right.