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Viet Nam News: Solutions for forestry land contracting proposed to maximise potentials
The policy of allocating forestry land to contractors through forestry companies in Việt Nam has achieved significant success in forest protection and development, as well as improving local livelihoods. Featuring insights from Phuc Xuan To, FPTF’s Managing Director in Vietnam, from a workshop on the “Current Status and Proposed Solutions for Forestry Land Contracting in […]
Update from the NIWS Project / Actualización del proyecto NIWS
[Español abajo] On February 26, Forest Trends received notice that our Natural Infrastructure for Water Security (NIWS) project was terminated as part of the sweeping foreign aid cuts by the Trump administration. Since NIWS’ inception in 2017, we have been proud to provide critical support to Peruvian institutions and communities to address their ongoing water […]
Release: New Report Explores Strategies for Mobilizing Funds for Nature
Washington, DC, 10 April 2025 – As climate disasters, species loss, and environmental degradation dominate headlines, Forest Trends’ Ecosystem Marketplace offers a new report containing thoughtful commentary and perspectives on the deeper malfunction between our economic models and environmental future—and provides a broad set of strategies for mobilizing private funds for nature. Nature’s investment […]
Vietnam+: Emission reduction brings carbon credit opportunity for agricultural sector
With its diversity, ranging from livestock, crop cultivation, and forestry, Vietnam’s agriculture sector has great potential to shift towards low-carbon emission production. Featuring insights from Phuc Xuan To, Managing Director of FPTF in Vietnam.
Nong nghiep: Sustainable future for wood industry: Green transformation
One of the solutions for Vietnam’s timber industry to achieve sustainable development amid the current challenges is to undergo a green transformation. Phuc Xuan To, Managing Director of our FPTF team in Vietnam, speaks to risks posed to businesses if they do note make this transition.
Myanmar Now: Myanmar junta to go ahead with timber auctions despite earthquake
Days after a major earthquake, the junta-controlled Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE) is set to auction timber, according to a notice on the enterprise’s website, with bids restricted to US dollars. Features Forest Trends’ recently published report on Myanmar’s forest sector since the coup.
Việt Nam News: EU deforestation rules pose challenges for rubber production in Việt Nam, Cambodia
Insights from a workshop Forest Trends co-hosted, discussing the development of rubber production and investment opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Release: Sanctions Against Myanmar Work Despite Undermining by China
Washington, DC, 13 March 2025 – It has been four years since a coup d’état deposed the democratically elected Union Government of Myanmar (UGoM). Severe sanctions against the new ruling military junta are effective, and they are exposing the negative impact of trade through non-sanctioned countries, like China and India. The report by Forest Trends […]
The Investor Vietnam: FDI firms play significant role in Vietnam’s wood industry: research
Foreign direct investment (FDI) businesses have played a significant role in Vietnam’s wood industry, one of the country’s biggest export earners. Featuring analysis from our Forest Policy, Trade, and Finance team in Vietnam.
El Deber: Perú investiga a grupos de traficantes de madera
Varias áreas protegidas son deforestadas por mafias criminales dedicadas a la tala ilegal de árboles. Hay una pesquisa sobre la cooperación de funcionarios para que esta organización criminal opere con aliados en Bolivia. Con datos sobre la legalidad de la madera de FT.