Stories: People & Ecosystems

A new economic valuation shows what Jamaica’s economy stands to lose if its coral reefs decline further.

Current use valuation programs can encourage landowners to resist development pressures and leave forest as forest.

Despite their benefits to national economies, reefs around the world are at risk, including in the United States.

A summary of key elements, and unanswered questions, in Indonesia’s recent moratorium on new forest permits.

This post originally appeared on The Asia Water Project website, and is reposted with permission.

New research shows that Africa offers some of the greatest opportunities globally for restoring forests.

A new WRI report explores what makes public ballot measures successful and how they can help conserve forests in the U.S. South.