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Rural development possible in Amazon

IMAZON study estimates that increasing productivity of existing pasturelands by 24% enables meeting projected 2022 demand for meat in Brazil. More

Nicaragua 'cloud forest' under siege

The Bosawas Reserve, a famed rainforest in Nicaragua, is under growing threat from illegal loggers, say indigenous leaders. More

Amazon's biggest agro-industrial frontier

Special issue focuses on Brazilian state of Mato Grosso which, in past 20 years, has experienced both highest rates of deforestation and greatest reductions. More

Look to world's forests for solutions

Ford Foundation President Luis Ubinas writes about importance of forests - and people who live there - to climate change solutions. More

Community forests in Oaxaca

A Mexican delegation, organized by GLOBE Mexico and CCMSS, visits community forests in Oaxaca. More (in Spanish)

The future of climate safe agriculture?

Article, co-authored by REDD+ facilitator Tony La Viña, explores the future of REDD+, agriculture and land-use change in the UNFCCC. More

Trading forest quotas in Brazil

A recently launched digital platform, called BVRio, enables landowners with more forest on their land than legally required to sell "quotas" to farmers in need. More

Climate change, agriculture, food link

CGIAR compiled latest research into set of 30 "Big Facts", including data and graphics that focus on links between climate change, agriculture and food security. More

Norway to pay Brazil $180 million

Payment for slowing deforestation is part of a broader $1 billion agreement and brings Norway's total contribution to the Amazon Fund to $670 million. More

Illegal timber in China's markets

Environmental Investigation Agency report examines impacts and calls on government to ensure illegal timber is barred from its markets. More