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CIFOR–ICRAF addresses local challenges and opportunities while providing solutions to global problems for forests, landscapes, people and the planet.

We deliver actionable evidence and solutions to transform how land is used and how food is produced: conserving and restoring ecosystems, responding to the global climate, malnutrition, biodiversity and desertification crises. In short, improving people’s lives.

Manuel Guariguata - Community managed forests and forest protected areas

CIFOR scientist, Manuel Guariguata, discusses his latest research which finds that communities are often better at managing and protecting forests than state owned 'parks' or protected areas.

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