Die Wälder Madagaskars sind für ihre hohe biologische Vielfalt bekannt und beherbergen zahlreiche endemische Pflanzen- und Tierarten. Diese Ökosysteme sind jedoch stark durch menschliche Aktivitäten bedroht, die zu Abholzung und Walddegradierung führen. Wirksame Naturschutzmaßnahmen...

Land tenure for Indigenous peoples and local communities in forested areas can improve livelihoods and protect forests while recognizing territorial and human rights. Yet little is known about the relationship between land tenure and deforestation within Quilombola territories (QTs) of...

Madagascar's forests are known for their rich biodiversity, and they are home to numerous endemic plant and animal species. However, these ecosystems face significant threats from human activities, leading to deforestation and forest degradation. Effective conservation efforts must focus on both...

This paper presents a framed field experiment on ecological altruism in Mindoro, Philippines. Behavioural differences between ethnic groups in Mindoro-the Tagalogs and the Mangyans-were investigated. We designed a two-part donation task (i.e. dictator game) where the recipient of the donation...

Due to population, pollution and industrialization cities are in the forefront of socio-economic and health crises. Sustainable cities must now target resilience by the recovery of urban greens, protecting nature and natural resources from rapid urbanization, creating green jobs and means to...

Afforestation and reforestation (A&R) play crucial roles in mitigating land degradation and enhancing the carbon sink capacity of terrestrial ecosystems, making them integral components in addressing climate change challenges. However, the potential economic implications of A&R in the context of...

The effects of afforestation on soil water balance and carbon storage have been well-documented. However, the impact of artificial afforestation in arid and semi-arid regions on soil moisture, carbon storage, and their interrelationship remains unclear. This study aims to provide a comprehensive...