Saving ‘Half-Earth’ for nature would affect over a billion people
18 November 2019Plans to save biodiversity must take into account the social impacts of conservation if they are to succeed, say ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge researchers.
‘Keep it local’ approach to protecting the rainforest can be more effective than government schemes
12 September 2017Conservation initiatives led by local and indigenous groups can be just as effective as schemes led by government, according to new research. In some cases in the Amazon rainforest, grassroots initiatives can be even more effective at protecting this vital ecosystem. This is particularly important due to widespread political resistance to hand over control over forests and other natural resources to local communities.
Opinion: Measures of poverty and well-being still ignore the environment – this must change
04 August 2017Despite the value that humans get from nature, it is not included in measurements of poverty and well-being. Cambridge's Judith Schleicher and Bhaskar Vira say it's about time this changed.Â
