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09 October 2024 the Netherlands

Expression of Interest: Tropenbos International website development

Tropenbos International is inviting expressions of interest for the development of a new website that accurately represents our mission, values, and impact. The main objective of this project is to create a user-friendly and visually appealing website that caters to the needs of our audiences.

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09 October 2024 the Netherlands

CBD COP 16 Event: Youth it or lose it! Traditional knowledge transmission for the sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity

Join us for a youth-led conversation about how traditional knowledge strengthens youth's connection to their territories and safeguards biodiversity at CDB COP16 on October, 24th.

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08 October 2024 the Netherlands

No time to relax: Postponing the EUDR with 1-year should be used to resolve challenges on the ground

Following increasing global pressure and industry concerns, the European Commission proposed last week an extension to the phasing-in period for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Although this extension did not come as a surprise, it is unfortunate, and we urge the European Parliament and Council to stand firm. This proposal for a one-year extension should by no means result into reopening the EUDR decision process, with the severe risk of watering down the current law.

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08 October 2024 General

Annual Review 2023 – Making knowledge work for people and forests

Tropical forests are vital for life on Earth, harbouring unique biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing livelihood opportunities for 1.6 billion people. However, unsustainable land use is driving deforestation and degradation at alarming rates. In 2023 Tropenbos International, continued its efforts to reverse this trend by strengthening communities in implementing locally owned solutions for sustainable forest governance and management, benefiting both people and forests.

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03 October 2024 the Netherlands

Meet Biza, a Saamaka youth leader from Suriname

Biza Akienboto is a Saamaka youth leader from Suriname and also one of the grassroots of the VSG (Association of Saamaka Traditional Communities) youth group, where young people are strengthened in good governance.

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03 October 2024 the Netherlands

Meet Denis, a Baganda youth leader from Uganda

Denis Omondi is a Baganda youth leader and field project officer at Uganda's Ecological Trends Alliance (ETA). He was a teacher and has been working at ETA for five years, mainly supporting the implementation of field activities and stakeholder engagement. He has also been at the forefront of youth, women, and disadvantaged groups in conservation within the Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA) programme.

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