Scientists urge tact in crafting forest governance systems
WARSAW, Poland (28 November 2013) — Forest governance often means addressing the inconsistencies of land, tree and resource management, a process that can be complicated by interactions among...
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WARSAW, Poland (4 December 2013) — Land acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise and investment trends are shifting, increasing the need to close tax loopholes and improve legal frameworks, a...
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Científicos recomiendan actuar con tacto en el diseño de sistemas de...
Los formuladores de políticas están desarrollando un marco para asegurar que los esfuerzos para la conservación de los bosques no afecten adversamente a las comunidades locales con derecho a recibir...
View ArticleReport finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
BOGOR, Indonesia — Timber harvested illegally in Africa, Asia and Latin America continues to be sold on world markets, despite international efforts to curb the trade. International systems meant to...
View ArticleExperts: Stable governance, trade frameworks needed to tip Asia toward green...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Despite preventive measures, complex laws and policies governing forest resources in Asia are often undermined by corrupt and illegal activities that hinder attempts to develop a...
View ArticleExperts: Local activism, political measures needed to stop illegal timber
BOGOR, Indonesia — When it comes to stemming the global trade in illegal tropical timber, local activists in timber-producing countries may be more effective than sophisticated technology and import...
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Winds of change buffet a small-time industry, hitting women hardest
BOGOR, Indonesia—Trade in a key ingredient in skin-care products is being upended by new trends in technology and international markets—trends that are unwelcome news for an unlikely group: Women in...
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State of sustainability: For three forest-based commodities, ‘a long way to go’
BOGOR, Indonesia—With climate changing and populations growing, the demand for forest-based commodities has never been greater. Ensuring the sustainability of products from palm oil to timber and...
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Global demand can’t loosen local control of a crucial cash crop
BOBO DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso—Global demand for Africa’s shea nuts is growing, but new research suggests that if rural women in West Africa who harvest the nuts are to benefit from the boom, it’s...
View ArticleLess laws, more communication, collaboration and capacity needed: expert
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom—Weak government institutions often hamper international conventions and treaties related to protecting forest resources, a leading expert says. A keynote speaker at the recent...
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Sustainable investment in Africa starts with the law
Diamonds, gold, oil, natural gas, extensive forest and farm land: Africa has such abundant resources that it is little wonder that, each year, billions of dollars in investments flow into the continent...
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Strong laws can boost sustainable development in Africa — expert
Africa - Land acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa are on the rise and investment trends are shifting, increasing the need to close tax loopholes and improve legal frameworks, a top forestry scientist...
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Científicos recomiendan actuar con tacto en el diseño de sistemas de...
Los formuladores de políticas están desarrollando un marco para asegurar que los esfuerzos para la conservación de los bosques no afecten adversamente a las comunidades locales con derecho a recibir...
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Report finds gaps in timber trade safeguards
BOGOR, Indonesia — Timber harvested illegally in Africa, Asia and Latin America continues to be sold on world markets, despite international efforts to curb the trade. International systems meant to...
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Experts: Stable governance, trade frameworks needed to tip Asia toward green...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Despite preventive measures, complex laws and policies governing forest resources in Asia are often undermined by corrupt and illegal activities that hinder attempts to develop a...
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Experts: Local activism, political measures needed to stop illegal timber
BOGOR, Indonesia — When it comes to stemming the global trade in illegal tropical timber, local activists in timber-producing countries may be more effective than sophisticated technology and import...
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Winds of change buffet a small-time industry, hitting women hardest
Africa - BOGOR, Indonesia—Trade in a key ingredient in skin-care products is being upended by new trends in technology and international markets—trends that are unwelcome news for an unlikely group:...
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State of sustainability: For three forest-based commodities, ‘a long way to go’
BOGOR, Indonesia—With climate changing and populations growing, the demand for forest-based commodities has never been greater. Ensuring the sustainability of products from palm oil to timber and...
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Global demand can’t loosen local control of a crucial cash crop
Burkina Faso - BOBO DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso—Global demand for Africa’s shea nuts is growing, but new research suggests that if rural women in West Africa who harvest the nuts are to benefit from the...
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Less laws, more communication, collaboration and capacity needed: expert
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom—Weak government institutions often hamper international conventions and treaties related to protecting forest resources, a leading expert says. A keynote speaker at the recent...
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