Center For International Forestry Research (cifor)

The carbon on your plate: mangrove and aquaculture Shoring up mangrove protection amid shrimp production CIFOR Principal Scientist Daniel Murdiyarso and Matt McLuckie, director of Investor Relations at Planet Tracker explore the longstanding clash between mangrove conservation efforts and the aquaculture industry. A recent report states that mangrove conservation benefits the aquaculture industry value chain as well as benefiting the environmental health of the planet.

In light of World Refugee Day, this episode of Let’s Talk Trees addresses the environmental concerns in refugee areas. Mary Njenga, a bioenergy research scientist at World Agroforestry (ICRAF) and Ruth Mendum, associate director for gender initiatives and an assistant professor of research at Pennsylvania State University share their ongoing work to address energy and food security issues in refugee settings in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia.

A brief explanation of Brazil’s forestry politics by Amy Duchelle, CIFOR team leader of climate change, energy and low carbon. Published as part of the REDD+ series on Forest News.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed flaws in our global food system, demonstrating how vulnerable it is to unexpected shocks. While there is an emphasis on the production of food staples, including wheat, maize and rice, to meet basic food security needs, in many regions there is a lack of nutrient-rich foods, leading to malnutrition. Amy Ickowitz, team leader of the Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihood Program at the Center for International Forestry Research Amy Ickowitz and Anja Gassner, Senior Livelihoods Specialist and Head of Research Methods Group at World Agroforestry discuss the challenges surrounding our food system, the solutions offered by nature and the much needed support from researchers and policymakers in the development of a more sustainable food system that can feed billions of people around the globe.

This podcast highlights the link between trees, forests and the role they play in regulating water supply for nearby communities. Ani Adiwinata Nawir, a scientist working with the Kanoppi Project at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), discusses the underground river hidden beneath the karst ecosystem and limestone in the cultural heartland of Yogyakarta, one of the driest areas on the island of Java, Indonesia. Malesu Maimbo, theme leader of the Water Management Unit at World Agroforestry (ICRAF), shares insights into his work on green water harvesting across the African continent. The work was undertaken through the Drylands Development Programme, funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and World Vision Australia.

Tune in for highlights from our previous webinar that addresses the current issues around wildmeat in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion is led by CIFOR Director General, Robert Nasi, with CIFOR Associate Nathalie van Vliet, CIFOR Senior Associate John E. Fa and CIFOR Research Consultant Lauren Coad.

On this episode we will take you to Africa where wood fuel remains a major energy and livelihood source for many rural and urban poor households. We talk to Phosiso Sola, ICRAF scientist who is currently focusing on governance of wood fuel with the aim to develop a sustainable charcoal value chains in African drylands.

In this episode that coincides with the International Day of Forests, we go back to the basics and discuss forests’ invaluable role for the planet and for humanity. Our guest CIFOR Director General Robert Nasi shares his views on the most pressing challenges in forest conservation and management. And in the race against climate change, commitment and action are needed more than ever.

In our very first episode that coincides with International Women’s Day, we highlight the lives of the world’s invisible heroes: women farmers who feed the world. Our guests Houria Djoudi, CIFOR Senior Scientist, Sustainable Landscape and Livelihood team, and Ana Maria Paez-Valencia, ICRAF Scientist on Gender Unit, share their insights on the roles of women in forest communities and the inspiration for their research with women around the world.

When we hear the word ‘science,’ we often think about equations and a technical approach to problem solving. This podcast series brought to you by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) aims to go beyond the numbers. By looking at the science of forestry, agroforestry and landscapes through stories, real-life experiences and the lives of people communities around the world, we aim to make that knowledge and information more human, relevant and understandable. Because what’s the use of research if we don’t understand it?

CIFOR scientist Stibniati Atmadja discusses the importance of transforming land-use sector to solve the climate crisis. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Andrew Miccolis, country coordinator and lead scientist of the Brazil program of World Agroforestry (ICRAF), describes agroforestry’s contribution to mitigating the climate emergency. He specifically discusses the successful mixed oil-palm agroforestry systems the team have created in Brazil and his plans for sharing the knowledge globally. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Thuy Pham, a CIFOR scientist, shares hers perspectives on data in forestry science. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Houria Hjoudi, a senior scientist at CIFOR, discusses transformative change in relation to gender. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Markus Ihalainen, CIFOR’s Senior Research and Engagement Officer explores some of the challenges women face in climate action efforts. This podcast was recorded at the U.N COP 25 climate talks in Madrid.

Peter Akong Minang, Principal Science Advisor with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), explains the contribution of agroforestry - trees on farms - to countries' nationally determined contributions and to farmers' livelihoods and the health of the planet.

Lalisa Duguma, Senior Scientist Sustainable Landscapes and Resilience with World Agroforestry (ICRAF), explains the multiple benefits that trees on farms - agroforestry - provides to farmers facing the challenges of climate change.

CIFOR’s Christopher Martius, principal scientist and hub leader for CIFOR’s Bonn office, discusses how countries can make stronger nationally determined contributions (NDCs) as well as challenges for monitoring progress on forests and landscapes.

ICRAF scientist Christine Lamanna discusses the role agriculture can plan in tackling the climate crisis and improving livelihoods.

Blue carbon and peatlands and the role they play at climate talks