Environment
Tropical forests used to absorb carbon. Not any more
According to a new study, tropical forests are now net emitters of carbon.
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Forestry
Why we need collaboration to save the world’s forests
It is becoming increasingly clear that we must intensify and accelerate our efforts if we are to have any chance of meeting targets to protect the world's forests.
Global
These global cities have the most trees
There's a global movement encouraging cities to grow more trees and plan more parks. But which ones already have the most green space?
Climate Change
5 places relocating to flee rising seas, drone-lead precision forestry and other stories you may have missed this week
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Environment
These drones can plant 100,000 trees a day
Drones could fight deforestation by planting 1 billion trees a year.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
Why saving Javan rhinos from extinction starts with simple maths
To save the Javan Rhino from extinction, an accurate population count is vital, but it's proving difficult.
Forestry
It turns out we have more forests than we thought. A lot more
A new study has 'found' 467 million hectares of previously unreported forest - nearly two-thirds the size of Australia.
ASEAN
After 50 years of progress, it's time for ASEAN's next economic revolution
Given the progress ASEAN has made, the temptation is to see a linear trajectory of development. But this approach is far too simplistic.
Forestry
Deforestation in the Amazon is up again. But this time big business can help
When big agricultural traders team up with local organizations to promote sustainable forests, countries listen.
Biotechnology
Say hello to the Growroom, your new indoor garden
Space10, Ikea's innovation lab, has designed a piece of living furniture that can feed quite a few people.
Forestry
Primates are closer to extinction than ever, says new study
60% of primate species are now threatened with extinction, says major new study.
Forestry
Save the forests? There's now a deforestation-tracking app for that
New data-led applications let us track forest loss and discourage unsustainable practices in the supply chain.
Forestry
Our forests need a global rescue operation, and it must start now
The link between climate change, forests, land use and economic development is one of the most urgent challenges to solve if we are to avoid costly and irreversible impacts of climate cha...
Supply Chain and Transport
Forest-friendly products pose a billion-dollar investment opportunity
The sustainable production of beef, soy, palm oil and paper offers a way out for imperiled forests and a $200 billion investment opportunity, according to a new report.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
Human activity is destroying our wilderness. This map shows the extent of the crisis
We have 20 years to save the world’s remaining wilderness, according to a new study.