Forest fires occur in Indonesia every dry season. However, the haze that spreads to other countries is no longer restricted to drought years, and has become increasingly frequent due to ongoing deforestation of peatlands – with profound health and economic impacts across Southeast Asia. There are no easy solutions. The complex factors involved in every fire mean […]

CGIAR has released its 2014 Annual Report. This year’s report places particular emphasis on how “innovations and interventions along the entire agri-food value chain contribute to better nutrition and health, particularly by improving access to more affordable, nutritious and diverse diets for those most in need.” The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is one […]

This weekend, the world is coming together at the UN Sustainable Development Summit to adopt the new Sustainable Development Goals. Forests contribute to almost all SDGs, which is why we asked you to make a video showing why forests are vital to a sustainable future. With a wave of submissions from 29 countries, it was a tough […]

This weekend, the world is coming together at the UN Sustainable Development Summit to adopt the new Sustainable Development Goals. Forests contribute to almost all SDGs, which is why we asked you to make a video showing why forests are vital to a sustainable future. With over 80 entries from 29 countries, it was a tough […]

An open letter to heads of state: The 17 global goals which you have supported the creation of are an unrivalled span of human aspiration covering everything from sharing prosperity, to protecting the planet, to promoting a more peaceful world. The commitments, resources and accountability that you have offered in support are tremendous, and have […]

The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation is now accepting submissions for symposia at their 53rd Annual Meeting in Montpellier, France.

Only a few days left to vote in the Think Forest video competition!   The deadline for submissions has closed, but you can still vote for your favorite until 20 September, 2015.   You can watch the entries and add your vote and comments here. The video that gets the most people commenting will win a […]

A high-level policy dialogue on ‘Finding and Mainstreaming Long-Term Solutions to Fire and Haze in Indonesia’  brought together key government officials, leading representatives of civil society, the private sector, and national media, with the aim of addressing the underlying causes and drivers of fire – a complex mix of economic, political, social and environmental factors. […]

Explore the links between forests and people through the eyes of filmmakers. From animations to documentaries, the Think Forests video competition showcases a variety of perspectives from around the world. You can watch the entries and add your vote and comments here. The video that gets the most people commenting will win a prize of US$1000, and all entries […]

New entries for the Think Forests video competition are online, and ready for you to watch and vote. Videos must answer the question: ‘Why do we need forests for a sustainable future?’ The entries received so far tackle issues as diverse as forests themselves. The video ‘Think Forests’ shows us the many ways forests contribute […]