Asia Forestry Summit Opens with Emphasis on Integration to Achieve SDGs
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 3 AUG 2016: Key forestry experts from governments, the private sector and NGOs gathered today for the opening of the Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit 2016 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Regional leaders reinforced the importance of working in partnership between governments, private sector, forest scientists and communities towards achieving the Sustainable […]
Carbon emissions from 2015 fires in Southeast Asia greatest since 1997: New study
MEDIA ADVISORY Carbon emissions from 2015 fires in Southeast Asia greatest since 1997: New study 28 June 2016 – A new study of the forest and peatland fires that burned across maritime Southeast Asia in 2015 has found that the carbon emissions were the largest since 1997, when an even stronger El Niño also […]
Ebola virus hotspots across Africa revealed: New study
MEDIA ADVISORY Ebola virus hotspots across Africa revealed: New study 7 June 2016 – A groundbreaking new study into the Ebola virus has revealed that hotspots for the disease may be more widespread, and carried by a greater number of animal species, than previously suspected. Findings also highlighted a strong link between the Ebola […]
First estimate of Pygmy population in Central Africa reveals their plight
MEDIA ADVISORY First estimate of Pygmy population in Central Africa reveals their plight Understanding lives of marginalized indigenous hunter-gatherers is the first step to defending them against loss of rights and access to forests, experts say. Increased deforestation and road building in Central African rainforests will intensify threats to the lives and lifestyles of indigenous […]