How does the chocolate you love cause deforestation in Ghana, and how companies can partner with local actors and governments to ensure forests are protected and restored..

Ecuador is characterised by diversity. In its geography, its people, and its nature, the country is incredibly varied. And, to conserve its forests, Ecuador is taking an innovative approach – which gives constitutional rights to its nature, and draws on the traditions of its many indigenous peoples. We take a look at the background, and the progress that’s being made...

A few decades ago, Vietnam had one of the lowest levels of forest cover anywhere in the world. Now it has the highest in all of southeast Asia. It’s been a remarkable transformation. But, even so, there is considerable work to be done in protecting and restoring the country’s natural resources. We take a look at the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the way this remarkable country is pulling together to pursue its sustainable forestry ambitions...

The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso is pursuing a coordinated, state-wide approach to forest conservation, which brings together government, businesses, and NGOs. Described as the world's largest example of a 'jurisdictional' approach to sustainable development, it seeks to increase the efficiency of agricultural production, while also protecting forest cover, enhancing biodiversity, and improving the prospects of family farmers and indigenous peoples - with the ultimate goal of avoiding six gigatons of carbon emissions...

‘Integrity’ is the word of the moment when it comes to carbon markets and the definition is evolving. But broadly speaking, it means involving all the people on the ground who have a stake in a particular project, and it means putting money into the highest quality environmental and social projects...

When it comes to forest protection, integrity and inclusion go hand in hand. Of particular importance is the critical role that Indigenous peoples play in forest protection – especially when you consider the fact that more than 20% of the world’s land area is managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities...