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Forests are some of the planet's most critical ecosystems, acting as carbon sinks, biomass factories and homes to rich biodiversity. SEI research looks at the impacts of land-use change and how to combine forest protection with the growing demand for land, food, energy and green space.
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Journal article / The study draws on over 70 in-depth interviews in two states of Brazil to understand what has motivated people not to join deforestation activities.
Other publication / SEI research and tools have contributed to this Trase report for the Belgian government.
Journal article / A biodiversity footprint study of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina found little evidence that metrics accurately reflect deforestation and species loss.
Media coverage / Perhaps counterintuitively, some fossil-based cooking fuels are better for climate and health than the biomass fuels used by 2.4 billion people, research shows.
Feature / COP27 ended with a decision to establish a Loss and Damage fund for countries most-affected by climate change. SEI and ICCCAD researchers want your insight.
Media coverage / In the wake of a Guardian investigation into carbon offsets, SEI Senior Scientist Derik Broekhoff weighs in on carbon markets' validity as a climate solution.
Journal article / This study explores and analyzes Brazilian soy farmers' perspectives, attitudes, and behavior concerning land-use change.
Feature / In Brazil, SEI and partners used Trase to show governments, companies and investors the previously unknown links between soy farming and illegal deforestation.
Media coverage / Half of tropical forestland cleared for agriculture isn’t put to use, research shows.
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