Story | 27 Jul, 2010
Africa is under-represented in terms of World Heritage Sites, with only nine percent of overall sites located on the continent. Souayibou Varissou works with the African World Heritage Fund. He talks about what his organization is doing.
Story | 16 Jun, 2010
arborvitae Issue 41 - Forest finance
 Forest finance
Livelihoods and landscapes: So far, the expectations of PES as a market-based solution for conservation and development have not been met. Feature: Do public goods always have to remain public? REDD: We cannot wait to act on REDD-plus. Local forests: Why, despite…
ArtÃculo | 16 Jun, 2010
Las finanzas forestales
Medios de subsistencia y paisajes: Hasta ahora, continúan sin satisfacerse las expectativas de los PSA como una solución basada en el mercado para la conservación y el desarrollo. ArtÃculo: ¿Deben permanecer siempre públicos los bienes públicos? REDD: Debemos…
Article | 16 Jun, 2010
Le financement des forêts
Moyens d’existence et Paysages: Jusqu’à présent, les attentes vis-à -vis des PSE comme solution tournée vers le marché pour la conservation et le développement n’ont pas été satisfaites. Reportage: Les biens publics doivent-ils nécessairement rester publics?…
Press release | 19 May, 2010
Are protected areas in Africa harbouring invasive species?
Protected areas, long thought of as safe refuges for animals and plants, are under increasing threats from invasive species which not only affect biodiversity but also people’s livelihoods. Protected areas can have huge social and economic value, particularly in Africa, where national parks are…