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Transforming Finance for a Resilient Climate: Highlights from Climate Week NYC 2024
As finance is a significant obstacle to tackling climate challenges, landscape finance conversations took over Climate Week NYC 2024, one of the premier annual global climate events.
10 October 2024
By Brianna Van Matre
EcoAg Seed Grants Boost Landscape Projects Across Latin America
EcoAg Seed Grants are transforming landscapes in Latin America by funding 15 projects that promote sustainability, community leadership, and Integrated Landscape Management.
3 October 2024
By Brianna Van Matre
Climate Action Agenda: Insights from COP28 and Expectations for COP29
Explore key biodiversity and climate priorities shaping global negotiations and landscape solutions at the latest COP conference.
22 July 2024
By Brianna Van Matre
A Golden Opportunity: A Landscape Lens Transforms Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
From the rugged highlands straddling the border of Bolivia and Peru to the vast plateaus of Burkina Faso in West Africa, small-scale artisanal gold mining (ASGM) is happening around the globe
10 July 2024
By Réka Blakemore
Ground Truth: Recounting How People Live in Harmony With Nature
Delve into the Sierra Gorda's rich biodiversity and community initiatives. Learn how locals harmonize with nature while preserving their cultural heritage and environment.
28 June 2024
By Ava Eucker
Leading and Learning Across Geographies and Generations: The Genesis of Forest Leaders for Integrated Landscape Management
The Forest Leaders for Integrated Landscape Management project offers a unique opportunity for landscape developers to gain new skills.
19 June 2024
By Shannon Sutherland, Patricia Bonn
More Than A Meal
An initiative created by nonprofit Grupo Ecologico Sierra Gorda to help transform small restaurants into thriving businesses.
14 June 2024
By Ava Eucker
Supportive Government Policies for Territorial Development Help Achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
A new report highlights how governments could pursue territorial approaches to help their countries achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through supportive government policies.
11 June 2024
By Brianna Van Matre
Philanthropy Embraces Landscape Approaches To Farming, Boosting Prosperity And Conservation Together
Philanthropic funds that take a broader view are helping cotton growers produce more sustainably and profitably for themselves and supply chains. Will industry and government commit, too?
7 June 2024
By Mike Keller
From Oil Boom To Sustainability Bloom: Will Guyana Develop Without Sacrificing Ecosystems And Cultures?
Guyana's highway-building project is quickly approaching a fork. Taking one path could lead to robust and equitable sustainable development that brings along Indigenous and poor rural communities while protecting critical ecosystems.
3 June 2024
By Brianna Van Matre
Farming A Better Future: How Big-Picture Thinking About Regenerative Agriculture Can Help Fix Society’s Ills
Regenerative agriculture is both a process and an outcome. Farmers adopt practices such as growing cover crops and instituting mixed farming systems like agroforestry or integrated crop and livestock production.
25 May 2024
By Sara Scherr
Guacamole, Guaranteed
Avacadoes: From toppings for Millennials' toast to a tortilla chip's perfect pairing, it's impossible to ignore their increasing demand.
20 May 2024
By Shannon Sutherland