Tropical forest in Ghana, an irreplaceable habitat for many species. Photo courtesy of Ben Phalan. Given that we have very likely entered an age of mass extinction—and human population continues…
Africa’s forests are fast diminishing to the detriment of climate, biodiversity, and millions of people of dependent on forest resources for their well-being. But is the full conservation of Africa's…
Laporan terbaru dari Chatham House mengungkapkan pembalakan liar di hutan tropis nasional di seluruh dunia secara umum menurun. Temuan ini membuktikan regulasi-regulasi baru dan usaha internasional dalam memerangi pembalakan liar…
Global production of illegal timber down by 22 percent from 2002. A new report by the Chatham House finds that illegal logging in tropical forest nation is primarily on the…
A new project aims to increase transparency in the forestry sector, an area long plagued by corruption and mismanagement. The Forest Sector Transparency Report Card, launched by Global Witness, an…
Sea level rise likely limited to 2-6 feet by 2100 Forecast sea level rise may be overestimated by some models mongabay.com September 4, 2008 The European Union has signed a…
14 countries win first REDD funding from the World Bank to protect forests 14 countries win REDD funding to protect tropical forests mongabay.com July 24, 2008 Related: 1/3 of corals…
Pictures of new species discovered in Ghana, West Africa Pictures of new species discovered in West Africa mongabay.com December 6, 2007 Chameleon (Chamaeleo gracilis). Photo by Piotr Naskrecki (CI) A…
Africa may be able to feed only 25% of its population by 2025 Looming desertification could spawn millions of environmental refugees Africa may be able to feed only 25% of…
Forest protection could earn tens of millions for Ghana Forest protection could earn tens of millions for Ghana mongabay.com November 6, 2006 Ghana could earn tens of millions of dollars…
Goodbye to West Africa's Rainforests Goodbye to West Africa's Rainforests Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com January 22, 2006 The state of West Africa's rainforests West Africa's once verdant and extensive rainforests…
Cocoa innovations could help West Africa escape poverty Cocoa innovations could help West Africa escape poverty Reuters September 21, 2005 Item #1 Ghana looks to profit from cocoa wine and…
Builder of rainforest canopy walkways believes conservation can be profitable Builder of rainforest canopy walkways believes conservation can be profitable The Ecological Finance Review September 20, 2005 Building to Canadian…
Studying the rainforest canopy Studying the rainforest canopy Learning about the richest region of the forest Crane's Eye View Tina Butler, mongabay.com April 21, 2005 Rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia. Danum…
