While reviewing a dozen audit reports, I encountered striking records of "evidence". A few examples: “There is no illegal activity ever happened in
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[LINK] Certification and Biodiversity – How Voluntary Certification Standards Impact Biodiversity and Human Livelihoods
In Policy Matters 2016: Certification And Biodiversity This issue of Policy Matters provides insights for policy makers, NGOs, certification organiza
Riparian flight: fly-by and transect of riparian forest in Papua (Indonesia)
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[LINK] Global Forest Watch Water Metadata Document
Communities around the world face a growing water crisis. Surging water demand, aging water infrastructure, continued changes in land use, and increas
[LINK] An Introduction to the Convention on Wetlands
The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) is an inter-governmental treaty whose mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands thro
[LINK] Why conservationists need a little hope: saving themselves from becoming the most depressing scientists on the planet
By Jeremy Hance, Mongabay Here’s a challenge: take a conservationist out for a drink and ask them about their work. Nine times out of ten—or poss
[LINK] Stop blame game, start working, experts say
By Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post As the number of hot spots in forest areas is increasing, relevant parties — government, companies and small
[LINK] Prevention is better than cure: Managing habitats now to stop forest fires in the future
In undisturbed conditions, peat-swamp forests are fire resistant. Even during the dry season the ground will remain wet. These forests can be inaccess
[LINK] Closer collaboration needed for a sustainable peatland economy
[caption id="attachment_484" align="alignright" width="300"] Sago palms being grown by the water in Central Maluku District, Indonesia. Wetland agricu
Drones & Audits
Linking business with pleasure provides innovative solutions. Trials applying a DJI Phantom drone under canopy introduce quantifiable evidence to fore