Conversion of tropical forests to water buffalo pastures in lower Amazonia: Carbon losses and social carbon costs by J. Boone Kauffman, Fernanda M. Souza, Rodolfo F. Costa, Antonio Elves Barreto da Silva, Tiago O. Ferreira, J. Patrick Megonigal, Rasis Ritonga, Adi Gangga, Nisa Novita, Carla F. O. Pacheco, Angelo Fraga Bernardino

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Analyzing Drivers of Tropical Moist Forest Dynamics in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park Landscape, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo from 1990 to 2022 by Nadège Cizungu Cirezi, Jean-François Bastin, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Yannick Sikuzani Useni, Katcho Karume, Raymond Sinsi Lumbuenamo, Jan Bogaert

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The Territory as a Victim: Geological Assessment to Analyzing the Impact of Colombia’s Armed Conflict on Geo-Bio Megadiversity at the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta by Juan Fernando Zapata-Herrera, Catalina González-Tejada, Sergio A. Restrepo-Moreno, María Isabel Marín-Cerón

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Balancing Progress and Preservation: The Complex Interplay of Economic Growth and Forest Conservation in Nepal’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Omkar Poudel, Pradeep Acharya, Sarad Chandra Kafle, Basanta Prasad Adhikari

“…These findings accentuate the divergent effects of economic progress and deforestation on carbon emissions in Nepal, with GDP growth contributing to a greater increase in emissions. …”
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Strategi Kebijakan Konservasi Hutan Tropis Indonesia Untuk Mengatasi Perubahan Iklim: Sebuah Literatur Review by Anto Anto, Fatmawati Andi Mappasere, Jaelan Usman, Alyas Alyas

“…Climate change is a significant global issue, with deforestation and forest degradation contributing substantially to greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of oil palm land clearing by M.K. Rosyidy, E. Frimawaty

“…This condition has led to oil palm plantation intensification, which has been extensive to deforestation in Indonesia, including Jambi province. …”
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Review on Physicochemical Modification of Biodegradable Plastic: Focus on Agar and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) by Mezigebu Belay

“…Nevertheless, agar and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) neither causes deforestation nor affect the food stock. Though agar and PVA neither causes deforestation nor affect the food supply, they have high water absorption and a moderate tensile strength. …”
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Impact of war on the environment: ecocide by Yohannes Desalegn Wirtu, Umer Abdela

“…Wars are recorded from the ancient Egyptian dynasty to the modern era, and all are left concerning effects on mother nature such as deforestation, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water, and air pollution. …”
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Regional Climate Variability Responses to Future Land Surface Forcing in the Brazilian Amazon by Tao Zhang, Jinyan Zhan, Feng Wu, Jiao Luo, Juan Huang

“…Tropical deforestation could destabilize regional climate changes. …”
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Influence of Shade in Cocoa Agroforestry Systems on Physicochemical and Functional Characteristics of Cocoa Beans in Bonon, Central-West Côte d’Ivoire by Affoué Tatiana Kouassi, Adjoua Christiane Eunice Boko, Sika Hortense Blei, Djédoux Maxime Angaman, Yao Sadaiou Sabas Barima

“…However, cocoa farming is now recognized as a primary cause of deforestation in the country. To combat deforestation, the Ivorian government recently advocates for agroforestry, a farming technique involving the cultivation of cocoa trees with fruit or forest trees. …”
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Evaluating the merit of carbon credits: Is there a lack of effectiveness in transitioning from direct payments for ecosystem services to REDD+ community-based incentives? by Virginia Hernanz, Sonia Quiroga, Cristina Suárez, José Evelio Aguiño

“…Rich in biodiversity, Tumaco is a key area for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) projects focused on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable land use. …”
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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD: STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING THE GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE by FRANK FUNKEYE SAPELE, AKUMKA JOSEPH YABAYANZE, KANYINSOLA AZEEZ

“…Developing States have become exposed to the damaging effects of climate change because of their varied climatic regions and these have affected their food production activities due to the deforestation problem, desertification, soil degradation, erosion, flooding, general habitat loss, depletion of natural resources etc. …”
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Effect of Forest Management on Carbon Stock of Tropical Moist Afromontane Forest by Damena Edae Daba, Bikila Workineh Dullo, Teshome Soromessa

“…However, these forests are under threat of deforestation and forest degradation. In Ethiopia, the moist evergreen Afromontane forests have the potential for carbon storage and support a high diversity of plant species. …”
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Water Reduction of Biodegradable Plastic From Bagasse By-Product With Synergistic Effect of Graphene Oxide Reinforcement and Citric Acid Crosslinking by Atalay Alemayehu, Mezigebu Belay

“…However, making plastic from cellulose causes deforestation. In this work, plastic was produced from cellulose bagasse, which is an industrial waste. …”
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Impact of Land Degradation on Irish Potato Production in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda District. by Ahimbisibwe, Columbus

“…The study finding indicates that there were land use practices such as mono-cropping, deforestation, overgrazing, and settlements, which have affected Irish potato production. …”
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Impact of Soil Erosion on Agricultural Productivity in Nyakishenyi Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Nahurira, Brendah

“…The researcher used questionnaires, interviews, and observation methods These include deforestation, overgrazing, poor agricultural practices, climate change, and population growth. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Chris, Agaba

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Assessing the Role of Local Government Towards the Development of Tourism in Rwanda: A Case Study of Musanze District. by Tuyishime, Jean Claude

“…Other challenges like poaching. deforestation, grazing, and bush burning lead to the destruction of tourism destinations and the environment at large thus impacting the eco-systems within the environment and causing environmental erosion. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

“…The findings revealed that, first, human activities that caused landslides include deforestation in general and removal of vegetation on slopes, specifically excavation of the toe slope, loading of the slope, defective maintenance of drainage systems, water leakages from water supply and terracing on the slopes. …”
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Politiques environnementales brésiliennes : intentions et réalités by Neli Aparecida de Mello-Théry

“…Some specific plans and programs (particularly on deforestation in Amazonia) and climate change policy have made progress. …”
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