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Resource people and participants involved in the 2019 edition of the training in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Bridging the Technology Gender Gap in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

December 2, 2020
Rajesh Bahadur
Poonam Tripathi
Utsav Maden
Blog Post
Women are the primary custodians of natural resources in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region and are at the forefront of the impacts of climate change ...
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Keywords: 
climate science, disaster, forest/forestry, gender, land use, mountain, Training, vulnerability assessment, water, weather & climate services
Geography: 
Asia
Indigenous population Colombia

The Pandemic is Creating Challenges for Conservation

November 24, 2020
Eric Haxthausen
Blog Post
This is the second of three blogs examining the issues of the COVID-19 pandemic for sustainable landscape programs. The first blog discusses how...
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Keywords: 
climate change integration, forest/forestry, health, indigenous, land use, Natural Resources, Sustainable Land Management, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, Africa
Mangrove clearing in Indonesia.

Mangrove Restoration vs. Shrimp Aquaculture in Indonesia

September 24, 2020
Dr. Eric Hyman
Blog Post
Although half of global mangrove deforestation since 2000 has been in Indonesia, Bintuni Bay and Mimika District have some of the largest intact...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, agriculture, biodiversity, carbon, climate policy, Climate Risk Management, coastal, forest/forestry, indigenous, infrastructure, land tenure, low emission development strategies, mitigation, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+), resilience, Sustainable Land Management, sustainable landscapes, vulnerability assessment, water
Geography: 
Asia
Man photo

USAID Launches Smallholder Rubber Finance Findings

August 28, 2020
USAID Green Invest Asia 
Blog Post
Smallholder rubber plantations represent a threat and an opportunity for carbon stock and biodiversity in Indonesia. A threat because poor...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, carbon, emissions, energy efficiency, forest/forestry, partnership
Geography: 
Asia
Children in a woodlot

Testing Theory: Uncovering What Makes Community Forestry Work

August 14, 2020
Mark Donahue
Ian Deshmukh
Blog Post
Why do many community-based forestry enterprises (CBFEs) perform poorly even after years of donor and government investment? This was one of the...
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Keywords: 
biodiversity, carbon, development donors, emissions, forest/forestry, governance, indigenous, land tenure, land use, low emission development strategies, partnership, private-sector engagement, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia, Global, Latin America & Caribbean
Mangrove clearing

Mangrove Conservation versus Shrimp Aquaculture: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

August 11, 2020
Dr. Eric Hyman
Announcements
Half the world’s total mangrove deforestation since 2000 has taken place in Indonesia, where the main driver is conversion for shrimp ponds. A new cost-benefit analysis by the USAID-funded Climate Economic Analysis Development, Investment, and Resilience (CEADIR) Activity sheds light on the financial and economic value of mangrove conservation, including impacts on near-shore fishing and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Keywords: 
adaptation, agriculture, biodiversity, carbon, climate policy, Climate Risk Management, forest/forestry, indigenous, infrastructure, land tenure, land use, low emission development strategies, mitigation, poverty, reducing emissions from deforestation & degradation (REDD+), resilience, sustainable landscapes, vulnerability assessment, water
Geography: 
Asia, Global
Vanilla seedpods

Baking Your Way to Reforestation

July 21, 2020
Christine Chumbler
Blog Post
Vanilla. It’s one of the world’s great flavors and scents, coveted for centuries for use in everything from baked goods to soaps. And it is also...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, forest/forestry, land use, Self-reliance, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
Teak plantation

Planting Trees and Partnerships

July 15, 2020
Christine Chumbler
Blog Post
In 2015, India set an ambitious goal of creating a sink of as much as 3 billion tons of carbon by 2030. To do that, the country will need to increase...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, climate change integration, forest/forestry, land use, partnership, Sustainable Land Management, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
This aerial shot shows rainforest felled

The Intrinsic Relationship between Land, Animals and Humans

July 8, 2020
Isabela Barriga
Blog Post
Long-term changes in climate and wildlife habitat can pose significant effects on human health and increase the risk of infectious diseases like the...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, climate change integration, Climate Risk Management, forest/forestry, health, resilience, Self-reliance, Sustainable Land Management, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
Two people standing in a green plantation in Vietnam

When Companies Fall Afoul of Environmental Regulations, What Happens Next?

June 9, 2020
Natcha Tulyasuwan
Binod Chapagain
Panicha Chandragholica
Blog Post
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global system that certifies responsible forest management. In some cases, FSC has severed ties with, or “...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, carbon, Climage Risk Management, climate finance, emissions, forest/forestry, land use, low emission development strategies, mitigation, private-sector engagement, Sustainable Land Management, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
This nursery of Cambodia Teak photo

How Private-Sector Approaches Succeed

May 21, 2020
Yohann Formont
Blog Post
A pivotal insight emerging from three years of co-creating climate-smart business models with companies—both investors and those seeking investment—...
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Keywords: 
agriculture, carbon, climate finance, Climate Risk Management, emissions, forest/forestry, land use, low emission development strategies, mitigation, private-sector engagement, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
Photo of women farmers in Indonesia

An Interdependent Vision

April 3, 2020
 James Halperin
 Reed Merrill
Blog Post
Indonesia is considered a “mega-diverse” country and is home to unique ecosystems and species, including orangutans, tigers, rhinoceros, elephants,...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, emissions, forest/forestry, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia
Staff training photo Winrock

Helping Vietnam Track its PFES Impacts

March 19, 2020
Lauren Keller
Blog Post
Since 2012, the USAID Vietnam Forests and Deltas program (VFD) has been helping the Government of Vietnam develop and operationalize a national...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, biodiversity, forest/forestry, Monitoring & Evaluation
Geography: 
Asia
Jeep stuck in mud, Vietnam

Pulling for Forests in Vietnam

March 13, 2020
Jennifer Norfolk
Blog Post
The wheels are spinning, but the vehicle is going nowhere. It’s rainy season in Vietnam, and dirt roads have become rivers of mud. It’s not uncommon...
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Keywords: 
adaptation, ecosystems, forest/forestry, land use, Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources, resilience, sustainable landscapes
Geography: 
Asia