As the world grapples with rising temperatures, scientists are trying to find ways to utilise forests to influence rainfall patterns in areas experiencing water shortages or severe drought. “Forests … could help us to adapt to a changing cl…
Nested between primary lowland Dipterocarp forests in the district of Malinau, East Kalimantan, is Setulang village, home to a vibrant Dayak community. Floods, droughts and other environmental and climatic hazards occur frequently here, but the top thr…
While bush meat consumption as a driver of deforestation has received international attention, understanding the roles played by women and men in the consumption of wild animals will be vital if the trade is to continue sustainably, said a CIFOR scient…
Countries in Southeast Asia have been producing bioenergy since 2005. With the exception of bioethanol production in Thailand, most initiatives responded to rising crude oil prices and the increasing domestic fuel subsidies. This paper reviews the deve…
An innovative agroforestry project is helping smallholder farmers in India to get involved in the global carbon market. Large groups of farmers have been encouraged to adopt activities that improve their yields and incomes and, at the same time, either…
