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02 June 2020 General
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many indigenous peoples in Latin America have locked down their territories. This should help prevent the spread of the disease to these extra vulnerable communities. But, how do such measures impact the people in these areas, their access to food, and the way natural resources are being used?
02 June 2020 Philippines
Through selling forest honey and community-based ecotourism businesses, people in forested areas of the Philippines can make a sustainable living. The current COVID crisis, however, shows that it is never wise to put all your eggs in one basket. Livelihood diversification is key.
28 May 2020 the Netherlands
The Forests, Trees and Agroforestry Research Program (FTA) of the CGIAR with its partners invites you to our session at the upcoming GLF Bonn Digital Event - Wednesday June 3 2020 |14h00 - 17h15 |
06 May 2020 DR Congo
Earlier this year, three communities in the Tshopo province of DR Congo received forest concession titles. The government and NGOs believe that these will help decrease deforestation and poverty, but researchers have casted doubts whether these expectations are realistic. Alphonse Maindo, Director of Tropenbos DRC, is cautiously optimistic.
24 April 2020 the Netherlands
At first sight, the COVID-19 crisis seems to have little to do with the way people manage their agricultural lands and forest resources. But the opposite may be true.
14 April 2020 the Netherlands
Tropenbos International is committed to reducing the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus in every way possible. We seek to protect the health and safety of the staff of our network members and partner organizations, and the local and indigenous communities we work with. Most of these communities are poor and located in remote areas, making them extra vulnerable, because of limited access to adequate healthcare. To help stop the spread of the virus, we have drastically adapted our activities and approaches.