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From mountain to sea: A vision for the rebuilding of Tohoku
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Return to rural communities: Resilience over efficiency
The trickles of people leaving cities for rural areas might reflect a universal consciousness about what may be best for long term survival.
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Indian tribe’s Avatar-like battle against mining firm
The Dongria Kondh people plan to carry on fight to stop Vedanta Resources from mining bauxite in Niyamgiri hills.
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Revealing the world’s hottest biodiversity hotspot
Entomologist Dmitry Telnov hopes to shed light on one of the world's last unexplored biogeographical regions: Wallacea and New Guinea.
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Biodiversity in Kanazawa: Spring’s lesson
The delicate colours of nature in spring have been a major source of inspiration for Kanazawa's local silk-dyeing artists.
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Governance of marine areas beyond national jurisdictions
Improved governance of oceans beyond national jurisdictions will benefit biodiversity and help build more sustainable, equitable economies.
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Bali Declaration calls for palm oil justice
Careless development of palm plantations is exacerbating ecological problems and climate change, as well as dispossessing indigenous peoples.
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Persistent organic pollutants in the marine food chain
Marine mammals are a window on the pollutant concentration trends affected by global changes.
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Can the commons move from margins to mainstream?
An expert explains the history and significance of the commodification of the commons and offers strategies for 'commoners'.
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Fishy decision: Herring stock depletion in Canada
Illustrating stock mismanagement in perhaps many corners of the globe, naturalist Briony Penn looks at one fishery that is close to her heart.
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Can no-take fishery reserves help protect our oceans?
Fish stocks are being overfished and important habitats are being lost or degraded at an unprecedented rate.
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From mountain to sea: A vision for the rebuilding of Tohoku
An oyster farming author shows how tsunami-hit Tohoku should rebuild by tapping into the region's rich traditions.
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Put people at core of sustainable development: UN report
A new report by a high-level panel urges leaders to focus on the long-term resilience of planet and people.
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Revitalising socio-ecological production landscapes
In dealing with today's sustainability challenges, what can we learn from millenia of harmonious interactions between humans and nature?
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Green economy and growth: Fiddling while Rome burns?
A UNU-IAS research fellow argues that a truly green economy can't hinge solely on technology but must be a revolution of democracy and equality.
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Debate 2.0: Shark fin or sharks finished?
Do you think a blanket ban on harvesting shark fins can be considered culturally insensitive?
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Creating visibility for forests worldwide
UN Forum on Forests Director speaks about her highlights from the International Year of Forests in 2011.
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