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Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

What are wetlands? Wetlands are areas of land that are permanently or seasonally flooded. They vary in size and form and change with the seasons and over time. Wetlands include a wide range of natural and human-made habitats. They can...

February 10, 2026

Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

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Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

You have surely seen dead trees during your walks in the forest and may have asked yourself why it is left there? Isn’t a forest with a well-cleared undergrowth preferable? For generations, people have considered dead trees to be something...

January 22, 2026

Our top Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2026: our team’s multilingual picks

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Our top Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2026: our team’s multilingual picks

The environmental podcast landscape continues to evolve, and that’s good news. As in 2025, we’d like to highlight podcasts that helped listeners better understand climate change, biodiversity loss, restoration, and the systems shaping our planet. But we also want to...

January 13, 2026

2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

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2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

2025 forced the world to see two truths at once: climate risks are accelerating faster than expected, and yet global momentum behind Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) is stronger, more scientific, and more collaborative than ever. At OpenForests, we sit exactly in...

December 3, 2025

Circular Funding: How ECOSIA brings flexibility in Nature Restoration investments

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Circular Funding: How ECOSIA brings flexibility in Nature Restoration investments

Rethinking how we finance tree-planting When most people think of Ecosia, they think of trees—and with good reason. Since its launch in 2009, Ecosia has funded the planting of over 230 million trees in more than 35 countries, making it...

September 16, 2025

Thematic Data Layers: a powerful tool for transparent impact reporting on explorer.land

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Thematic Data Layers: a powerful tool for transparent impact reporting on explorer.land

We can only protect what we can recognize and measure. Nature restoration projects are no longer a hopeful idea—they are a necessity to stabilize our environment. From rewilding landscapes to restoring degraded ecosystems and building climate resilience, the demand for...

July 16, 2025

5 Best WordPress Map Plugins for Nature Projects

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5 Best WordPress Map Plugins for Nature Projects

For organizations engaged in conservation and restoration, effectively showcasing project impact is crucial. Integrating interactive maps into your WordPress site enhances transparency, engage stakeholders, and illustrates impact. This article compares the top WordPress-compatible mapping solutions tailored for environmental projects. explorer.land: tailored for...

June 6, 2025

Top 12 Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2025: our team’s multilingual picks

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Top 12 Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2025: our team’s multilingual picks

If you’re interested in sustainability, climate action, and environmental science, and you happen to be a podcast lover, you may enjoy our selection of the best environmental podcasts. The truth is that this multilingual selection is basically what explorer.land team...

April 4, 2025

Funding Opportunities for Conservation and Forest Restoration Projects

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Funding Opportunities for Conservation and Forest Restoration Projects

Securing funding is one of the biggest challenges faced by conservation and forest restoration initiatives. Whether you’re a grassroots organization, a research team, or a community-driven project, financial support is essential to turn your vision into reality. To help you...

March 28, 2025

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What is Rewilding?

What is Rewilding? – an essential conservation approach focused on ecological restoration and boosting biodiversity with minimal human intervention. Learn how rewilding regenerates habitats, reintroduces key species, and builds climate change resilience, creating self-regulating, thriving ecosystems for a sustainable future.

March 20, 2025

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Category: Articles

Wetlands explained: why they matter so much

Dead trees for healthy forests and ecosystems

Our top Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2026: our team’s multilingual picks

2025: A year of Hard Truths – and Genuine Hope for Climate and Biodiversity

Circular Funding: How ECOSIA brings flexibility in Nature Restoration investments

Thematic Data Layers: a powerful tool for transparent impact reporting on explorer.land

5 Best WordPress Map Plugins for Nature Projects

Top 12 Environmental Podcasts to follow in 2025: our team’s multilingual picks

What is Rewilding?

The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS): How It Verifies Biodiversity Recovery

Why private capital is not funding nature at scale

What is a Miyawaki forest: meaning, method, pros and cons

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