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Collaborative management partnerships strongly decreased deforestation in the most at-risk protected areas in Africa since 2000
This article, published in PNAS, explores collaborative management partnerships (CMPs) between state wildlife authorities and nonprofit conservation organizations to manage protected areas (PAs) have been used increasingly across Sub-Saharan Africa since the 2000s. They aim to attract funding, build capacity, and increase the environmental effectiveness of PAs. Their study documents the rise of CMPs, examines their current extent, and measures their effectiveness in protecting habitats.
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Click to read this articleKeeping bees for better coffee
In Brazil, ECOM initiated our SMS Bee Project, in partnership with Nespresso and CarmoCoffees to encourage coffee farmers to become beekeepers given that bees play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and food security, while also enhancing coffee production.
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Click to read this articleWeeding out problem plants
Weeds can be a real problem for coffee farmers. Those with deep root systems compete with coffee trees for nutrients, reducing yields. However, weeds with shallow roots can help with water and nutrient retention and by increasing soil microbial diversity, which can help lead to higher yields for farmers.