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2 New Tools Can Cut Deforestation and Support Sustainable Palm Oil in Indonesia

By Craig Hanson on October 30, 2012
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Can the world have its palm oil and forests, too? This is an issue that my colleague and I discussed a while back.

RELEASE: Two New Online Mapping Applications Launched to Support Sustainable Palm Oil in Indonesia

October 29, 2012
Location: SINGAPORE

Forest Cover Analyzer and Suitability Mapper to be used by business and government to reduce deforestation

Forthcoming World Resources Report Will Focus on Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

By Brian Lipinski and Craig Hanson on October 16, 2012
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Today is World Food Day, a chance for people all over the world to focus on approaches to end global hunger.

A Look Inside Disney's New Paper Sourcing and Use Policy

By Ruth Nogueron on October 11, 2012
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Disney, one of the world’s largest media companies, made a big announce

L’Atlas Forestier Interactif du Cameroun pour une meilleure gestion des ressources forestières

By Bertrand Tessa on October 11, 2012
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Les forêts du Cameroun couvrent environ 60% de la superficie nationale et jouent un rôle vital pour les populations et dans l’économie.

Extreme Weather: A Mixed Bag for Dead Zones

By Mindy Selman on October 10, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Bob Diaz, a WRI partner and professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

New, Interactive Atlas Can Improve Cameroon’s Forest Management

By Bertrand Tessa on October 9, 2012
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Cameroon’s forests, which cover about 60 percent of the country, play a vital role for people and the economy.

RELEASE: Indonesian President Yudhoyono Honored with “Valuing Nature Award” in NYC

September 24, 2012
Location: NEW YORK, NY

Three leading global environmental and conservation organizations are honoring Indonesia’s President H.E. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with the first-ever “Valuing Nature Award” for his leadership in recognizing the importance of natural resources and working to conserve them.

An Inside Look at Latin America’s Illegal Logging – Part Two

By Ruth Nogueron on September 19, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Eduardo Arenas Hernández Jr. and Ana Domínguez, who work for Reforestamos Mexico.

An Inside Look at Latin America’s Illegal Logging – Part One

By Ruth Nogueron on September 18, 2012
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This post was co-authored with Eduardo Arenas Hernández Jr. and Ana Domínguez, who work for Reforestamos Mexico.

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