Abstract Tropical rainforests of Latin America (LATAM) are one of the world's largest carbon
sinks, with substantial future carbon sequestration potential and contributing a major …

Forests play a vital role in maintaining the global carbon balance. However, globally, forest
ecosystems are increasingly threatened by climate change and deforestation in recent …

Accurate assessment of aboveground biomass (AGB) in tropical forests, particularly within a
biodiversity hotspot, is vital for sustainable resource management and the preservation of …

Producing more food for a growing population requires sustainable crop intensification and
diversification, particularly in high-potential areas such as the seasonal floodplain wetlands …

Biodiversity forms one of the most fundamental bases for sustainable development;
however, in the past decade insufficient financial provisions have crippled the …

Abstract Context Western Chilean Patagonia is an isolated temperate region with an
important proportion of intact forest landscapes (IFL) that was subjected to large-scale fires …

Land cover products provide critical information for monitoring and analyzing land surface
changes. However, notable disagreement and incompatible classification systems among …

Indonesia is declared by the United Nations as a country that meets its conservation targets.
However, Indonesia has not maximized the potential conservation of its territory, and the …

Tropical rainforests in the Amazon and Congo River basins and their climate are mutually
dependent. Evaporation from these forests help regulate the regional and global water …

Je déclare avoir respecté, dans la conception et la rédaction de ce mémoire d'HDR, les
valeurs et principes d'intégrité scientifique destinés à garantir le caractère honnête et …