Forestry

Thanks to their remarkable ability to store carbon, mangroves are among the most valuable natural allies in the global fight against climate change. An international study highlights the importance of considering both…

Forestry

Around a third of tree species are threatened. This report highlights worrying trends in global forest diversity.

Forestry

The escalating impacts of human activities and climate change, particularly increased nutrient leaching and deposition, could significantly alter the productivity, structure and function of tropical vegetation. To better…

Forestry

An international team of researchers have examined the impacts of logging and degradation of tropical forests. They have succeeded in demonstrating that there are “winner” and “loser” species, with the displacement of…

Land management

REDD+ negotiations under the UNFCCC between 2005 and 2015 raised high expectations for effectively addressing the ongoing destruction of forests in developing countries. REDD+ was hailed a paradigm shift for the global…

Forestry

Amidst a global rise in land carbon sinks crucial for climate moderation, threats from tropical deforestation and shrinking boreal forests jeopardise these gains. What should be done?

Forestry

Brazil and Germany are consolidating their cooperation aimed at protecting the Amazon Rainforest and the reforestation of degraded areas. This was announced by German Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze and…

Forestry

Innovations in forestry are essential for sustainability. This report details the increasing intensity of wildfires, the threat of invasive species and the crucial role of forest-sector innovation in overcoming these…

Forestry

Fragmentation from agriculture and roads significantly impacts tropical forests, reducing canopy height and biomass. This deep-reaching effect threatens biodiversity and carbon storage, highlighting the urgent need for…

Forestry

The forests of Central Africa are at the centre of an increasingly urgent global environmental crisis. This ecosystem is severely threatened by deforestation, degradation and climate change. The OFAC Hybrid Forum brought…