With 85% of its forest intact, Guyana is leading the way for developing countries seeking green growth.
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Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
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From South Carolina to Sumatra — All Thanks to a Cup of Coffee
How did I end up on a Sumatran coffee farm? The story begins with a visit to Starbucks a decade ago.
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Close Encounters with Brazil’s Little “Lions”
Conservation efforts in the Atlantic Forest are helping this iconic species make a comeback.
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Fijian Community Group Receives Equator Prize
Winners of this prestigious award have a common goal: empowering local indigenous people to affect change.
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6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
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Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar
CI and partners are conducting important research on the value of ecosystems for economic activities.
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Blending Ecology + Economy in the Western Ghats
Communities in western India don’t need to learn about sustainability — they are already living it.
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Planting Trees + Creating Jobs in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Seven out of 10 of Brazil’s biggest cities depend on this forest for water and electricity.
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From Idealism to Action: My Road from Rio 1992 to Rio+20 (Part 1)
As a young activist at Rio-92, I was unaware that the historic meeting would influence the course of my career.
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