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Category: Empowering Communities
Tiger Conservation Coalition: engaging the world for the future of tigers
Since I was a child, tigers have been almost mythical creatures found in books and documentaries, only brought to life when I’ve seen them in zoos around Europe. However, that hasn’t dampened my…
Abbie Pearce
Securing the Future of the Himalayas' Medicinal Plants: An Interview with Ramila Bohara
Nepal boasts a thriving trade network, intricately woven around the commerce of up to 300 medicinal and aromatic plant species. This trade does not solely benefit the global market; it also sustains…
Ramila Bohara
World Health Day 2022: The Himalayan plants supporting local livelihoods, health, and biodiversity
Reflecting on the global pandemic and the impacts of climate change, World Health Day 2022 focuses on keeping humans and the planet healthy. To celebrate this, TRAFFIC showcases a Jatamansi plant…
Anastasiya Timoshyna
Improving timber trade to unlock sustainable production and consumption
To tackle deforestation and its associated impacts on climate and biodiversity loss, ensuring timber supply chain legality is vital. Home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, the Congo…
Denis Mahonghol
