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Experiences from the Third International REDD+ Training at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand
26 Jul 2018
When I confirmed my participation at the third International REDD+ training at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand, I was most excited about one particular activity on the agenda: hands-on experience in handling drones and new techniques in high resolution image processing. This training introduced me to aspects of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) that I was not aware of before.
READ MOREREDD+ to Use Electric Fences to Address Human-wildlife Conflict
12 May 2017
Chitwan and Nawalparasi are districts within the Terai Arc Landscape in Nepal, where the first REDD+ programme is being developed by the REDD Implementation Centre (REDD IC) to access result-based payment from the Forest Carbon Trust Fund. REDD+ has the potential to improve wildlife habitat and have a positive impact on biodiversity conservation.
READ MOREMonasteries natural advocates for sustainability and conservation
08 Nov 2016
According to Buddhist belief, religion and the environment are intertwined. Bud-dhists believe religion is inextricable from the environment itself. Rites and rituals practiced in monasteries are believed to be influenced by the environment and vice versa, meaning there is a continuous interaction taking place between religion and environment.
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