May 22, 2023

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Carbon credits are financial instruments that are used to offset carbon emissions. Form International is solely focused on nature-based carbon credits originating from tropical forest landscapes. They are generated by forest owners and managers who preserve, restore, and/or manage forests sustainably. The credits are sold to companies and investors in the global carbon market and...
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Forest fires are burning nearly twice as many trees as they did two decades ago, according to a new study from the University of Maryland. Rising temperatures caused by human activity are an important driver of worsening wildfire conditions on a global level vulnerable to fires. As the study shows: In addition to climate change, human activity...
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In the crucial task of sustainable forest management, technology has proven to be a game-changer. Satellite data and drone images, among other cutting-edge tools, have revolutionized the way we track and monitor deforestation, changes to the forest area and identify different forest types. With every passing day, technology is becoming increasingly crucial for forest management...
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Message from UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity Dear colleagues and friends, As we mark this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, we acknowledge the intrinsic connection between biodiversity and climate change. The relationship is cyclical: a stable climate is the foundation for healthy and...
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The World Wide Fund for Nature-Türkiye (WWF) strongly urges the protection of rapidly decreasing species, many of which are the most important allies in the fight against climate change. With the goal of promoting awareness of the conservation of animal and plant species that assure the continuation of ecosystems, the United Nations decided to designate...
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Every project must ensure environmental, financial and social sustainability, and the bees and their hives are only one part of the story. Correct situation analysis and a good understanding of markets and trade are crucial in using apiculture to move people out of chronic poverty. CONCERNING BEES Use only local species or subspecies of bees...
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