Indigenous Youth Take Back Their Forests
What happens if an entire generation leaves the forest behind? It could be a disaster for the environment.
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July 9, 2019
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Tropical Forest Success Story under Threat in Guatemala
The Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala is a deforestation hotspot, but there is a large swathe where the rate has been near zero since 2000.
Mexico’s “Ejido” System Has Brought Communities Together for Forest Conservation, but Often without Women
“If young people are prevented from making a life for themselves, who will be left to protect the forest?”
Your Clothes Might Be Destroying the Rainforest
Rayon might seem like a better alternative to petroleum-based synthetic fabrics, but it’s often made from trees in old-growth forests.
NGO Voices: ‘We Have to Help Poorest Small Cocoa Farmers to Prevent Deforestation’
Christian Mensah of Rainforest Alliance says the cocoa industry should focus on helping the most vulnerable farmers replant, not the top performers to expand production.
Climate-Smart Farming Can Ease the Earth’s Environmental Deficits
A sustainable approach to farming can boost yields while reducing damage to natural resources and the climate