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1 October 2020, Bangkok/Naypyidaw – The UN-REDD Programme has announced a USD 2 million project supported by the Government of Norway that will help make mangrove sustainable management, restoration and protection an integral part of Myanmar’s...

Forests play a pivotal role in combating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon from the atmosphere. Together with improved land management, forests and trees could provide up to 30 percent of the greenhouse gas mitigation required by 2030 to...

Peatland fires and the resulting air pollution are a worry to local people and neighbouring states. The approaching dry season is usually the highest-risk time for wildfire spread. Kalimantan, Indonesia’s portion of Borneo island, is no stranger to...

Pilot experiences from the UN-REDD National Programme in forests of southern Chile Chile's forests cover 19% of the country's territory and represent a valuable biological treasure. Chile is making great efforts to protect and preserve this treasure...

Open Foris is an innovative, open-source software that helps countries measure, monitor and report on forests and land use, paving the way for improved climate change mitigation plans and more informed land-use policies. Accurate information is...