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A delegation from Côte d'Ivoire visited Kenya's Karura Forest to learn innovative conservation techniques, marking a growing movement of African nations sharing solutions for protecting their ecosystems. The exchange brought together experts from seven organizations to strengthen regional forest management across the continent.
One of Britain's largest power plants is ending its use of controversial Canadian wood pellets after years of criticism for burning trees from old-growth forests. The Yorkshire plant will switch entirely to U.S.-sourced biomass by 2027.
Brazilian researchers created a free platform that helps farmers prove their products aren't linked to deforestation, making sustainable trade easier for everyone. Four states now use the system, offering a model for transparent environmental tracking worldwide.
Scientists just created the most detailed 3D forest scans ever recorded, measuring over 200,000 trees across three continents to track how forests fight climate change. The groundbreaking data will help satellites monitor Earth's forests more accurately than ever before.
Mining giant Alcoa will pay $36 million to settle claims of unauthorized forest clearing in Australia's endangered Northern Jarrah Forest. The settlement marks the country's largest environmental enforcement payment and signals a shift toward stricter protection of biodiversity hotspots.
Scientists just discovered we've been dramatically underestimating how well forests protect communities from devastating floods. A new study reveals the standard method used for decades has missed a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Ghana just made history as the first country in Africa to certify its timber exports are legally sourced, giving European buyers confidence and protecting forests. A new platform will now help farmers finally gain ownership rights to trees on their own land.
A groundbreaking study reveals forests do far more than store carbon—they lower temperatures, stabilize rainfall, and create livable conditions that protect hundreds of millions from deadly heat. When forests disappear, so does their life-saving cooling power.
After nationwide protests and a historic grassroots movement, Ghana repealed legislation that had opened 90% of its forest reserves to mining. The victory marks Africa's biggest gold producer choosing forests over gold.
The U.S. Forest Service just signed its largest partnership ever to heal western North Carolina's forests after Hurricane Helene. Over the next decade, $290 million will repair damaged wilderness, restore wildlife habitats, and reopen beloved outdoor spaces that bring billions to local communities.
World leaders just committed $2.5 billion to protect the Congo Basin, the planet's second-largest rainforest that millions depend on for survival. The groundbreaking plan includes direct funding for Indigenous communities and innovative financing beyond traditional donors.
Forest soils in Germany are becoming better at removing methane from the atmosphere as the climate changes. A groundbreaking 24-year study reveals that warmer, drier conditions actually boost forests' ability to fight this powerful greenhouse gas.
A journalist-run radio program in Liberia is transforming forest protection by connecting rural communities with government officials, leading to arrests of illegal miners and the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars to local villages.
Scientists discovered that the smell of lynx alone makes deer less likely to damage tree saplings, offering forests a natural recovery tool. This simple finding could help restore woodlands without expensive human intervention.
Despite global challenges, Latin America emerged from COP30 with nearly $7 billion committed to protect tropical forests and triple adaptation funding by 2035. The region is proving it can lead climate action while still developing.
Nepal's famous forest program reversed decades of deforestation and cut rural poverty, but new research reveals the environmental win created a troubling divide. The country's most vulnerable communities missed out on the economic gains that enriched others.
Independent reporters in Liberia are turning investigations into real action, leading to dozens of arrests, revoked land deals, and $685,000 returned to forest communities. The media watchdog's work shows how journalism can directly protect natural resources and empower rural voices.
Morocco just launched a high-resolution satellite that can spot environmental threats from space, giving the country a powerful new tool to prevent disasters and protect forests. The technology allows authorities to respond faster to fires, earthquakes, and deforestation before they become catastrophes.
A small Ghanaian town is proving that community action can protect precious forests. Local watchdogs partnered with forestry officers to dismantle an illegal mining camp and arrest 13 suspects destroying a protected reserve.
A Ghanaian forestry leader is facing legal pressure after cracking down on illegal logging cartels. Experts say the case will test whether Ghana protects officials who enforce environmental laws.
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