Heritage governance in Bali and Ifugao ricescapes: exploring the dynamic roles of Indigenous intermediaries in cultural preservation and development

Albert Salamanca

doi:10.1093/polsoc/puaf021

Journal article / This article analyses the impact of informal intermediaries on heritage governance within indigenous rice-farming communities in Southeast Asia.

4 February 2026 / About Food and agriculture and Water-energy-food nexus

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Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees for agriculture

Other publication / This report underscores how forests and trees can strengthen agrifood systems by supporting climate regulation, soil health and resilient production.

1 December 2025 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture and Forests

Four people wearing red IFRC vests stand with their backs to the camera, looking at a dirt field.

Rooted in local leadership, powered by global solidarity: strengthening anticipatory action across the IFRC Network

SEI report / Learn about the challenges and opportunities for the IFRC Network in developing anticipatory action for disaster management.

21 November 2025 / About Adaptation and Disaster risk

COP30: Forests drive agricultural success, not conflict, new report shows

Press release / Protecting and restoring forests is crucial to boosting climate-resilient agriculture, rural livelihoods and global food and water security.

19 November 2025 / About Bioeconomy, Climate policy, Food and agriculture and Forests

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Trase: Forest-friendly sourcing from just seven companies could cut emissions equivalent to the Netherlands’

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3 November 2025 / About Business, Climate policy, Public policy and Supply chains

Leveraging supply chains for climate action: the outsized carbon-saving potential of seven companies

Feature / New analyses by Trase shows that seven major companies trading agricultural commodities have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

3 November 2025 / About Finance, Forests and Supply chains

Accessing climate finance for inclusive, low-carbon transport in Indonesia

SEI brief / This policy brief provides guidance intended to help Indonesia secure adequate funding to underpin sustainable and inclusive low-carbon transportation options.

25 August 2025 / About Cities, Finance and Transport

Soybean planting fields in the northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil.

Trase: EU and China at risk from water scarcity via imports of Brazil beef and soy

Press release / Unique research by Trase published in Nature shows hotspots of water use linkages to soy and beef imports.

25 August 2025 / About Business, Climate policy, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources

Piles of plastic -- mostly white, but some yellow containers, green rope and black netting -- on a beach under cliffs and a sunny bright blue sky.

Marine plastic pollution and extended producer responsibility in the G20

SEI report / This scoping review resulted in recommendations for policymakers to advance EPR and other complementary measures to prevent further growth of plastic pollution.

8 August 2025 / About Behaviour and choice and Cities