Forests

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Safeguarding biodiversity in the Amazon is key to the planet’s ecological balance
Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru are leading efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest through conservation initiatives and community leadership.
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Safeguarding biodiversity in the Amazon is key to the planet’s ecological balance
Photo: Leonardo Dall'Igna / UNDP Brazil
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How forests support the future of food
From Ecuador to Ghana to Indonesia, preserving forest ecosystems is essential for productive agriculture.
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Woman harversting deforestation-free cocoa in Ecuador
Forests and food are closely linked. Understanding and addressing these connections is essential for combating climate change, ensuring food security and protecting forests for future generations. Photo: ProAmazonia
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Women on the frontlines
In Indonesia, women are stepping into crucial roles in forest fire management, contributing their unique strengths to prevention and response.
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Indonesian women firefighters

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Research & Reports
Subnational success: Lessons from Tropical Forest Jurisdictions
This report outlines best practices and lessons learned for supporting subnational jurisdictional efforts to reduce deforestation.
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Patricia Serrano
Patricia Serrano
Manager of the Amazonian Integral Forest Conservation and Sustainable Production Programme (PROAmazonía)

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