Tropical dry forests are critically endangered ecosystems that once covered vast areas of the planet but have been largely destroyed, with less than 8% of the original extent remaining in some regions ...

They are essential for nutrient recycling and are associated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, vital for the functioning of trees. Famous for their ability to destroy wood, no one would think of saving ...

Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers. A new study led by the ...

Planning a visit to FRIM Kepong? Here’s everything to know about the UNESCO-listed Forest Research Institute Malaysia, including the canopy skywalk, trails, ticket prices and how to get there.

Heading into COP30, where tropical forests are set to be a central theme, it seemed worth looking today’s trajectories a little further forward and imagine where they might lead. Part 1 looked at ...

Tropical forests play a pivotal role in global carbon cycling and biodiversity conservation, yet they are increasingly exposed to the impacts of extreme weather events. Hurricanes and typhoons, as ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Conserving the world’s tropical forests requires large-scale and predictable finance, a new op-ed by Brazilian officials argue in making their case ...

When you sip a cup of coffee or use a rubber band, you’re benefiting from tropical forests. These lush ecosystems provide countless products we rely on daily — from food to materials like wood and ...

As the world prepares for COP30, the launch of a new international fund, the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), aimed at conserving tropical forests has drawn criticism from ActionAid ...