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Forests are some of the planet's most critical ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks, biomass factories and homes to rich biodiversity. SEI research looks at the impacts of land-use change and how to combine forest protection with the growing demand for land, food, energy and green space.
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Past event / Trase will run two three-hour dialogue sessions at the Oslo Tropical Forest Forum on deforestation and regulatory and voluntary requirements on 20–21 June 2022.
Perspective / More experts agree that human, nonhuman and environmental health are linked. Yet nations largely neglect animal welfare in sustainable development governance.
Past event / The workshop brings together experts on trade, environment, and climate change from East Africa to review the current state of knowledge on EU trade strategies.
Journal article / This article examines indirect sourcing in sectors with high rates of commodity-driven deforestation – a major blind spot for sustainable sourcing.
Feature / Traders, food manufacturers, retailers and governments must take action to reduce deforestation risks associated with indirect sources sources of commodities.
SEI brief / Deforestation is not the only factor that should be considered in a crop's environmental footprint. Water use is often overlooked in agricultural policy.
Feature / The tool's creators explain how the free interactive dashboard can be used to visualize data on the global environmental impacts of consumption and production.
Project / A NASA-funded project explored whether satellite imagery can help Indigenous tribes in California conserve land and water in ways that meet their needs.
Other publication / This report commissioned by WWF-UK identifies nitrogen losses to the environment and their impacts, and identifies key interventions and approaches.
