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Developing countries are under increasing pressure to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane that are at the root of global climate change.
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Opinions and Analysis
Waving the REDD flag
Forests are valuable assets, and reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) should be prioritised, says Virgilio M. Viana.
Improving the rules on carbon projects
Climate negotiations must promote capacity building, not impose quotas, argues ZhongXiang Zhang.
Policy Briefs
Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks
Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.
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News and Features
Small farmers could cash in on carbon monitoring
Small farmers across the developing world could benefit from a project to measure the amount of carbon locked in soils.
Drain rice fields to cut methane, say scientists
Methane emissions from rice fields could be cut dramatically by combining two simple farming practices, say researchers.
Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
