Climate change & energy
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Q+A: Peg Putt on ‘decoupling’ economic growth to save the climate
JAKARTA, Indonesia (12 May 2014) — The concept of “green growth” is an oxymoron, said a delegate involved in discussions…
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Sustainable development in the Congo Basin: Moving beyond the biodiversity agenda
Editor’s Note: A version of this article was published in the newsletter of the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program of the…
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A country in transition, Myanmar ‘committed’ to sustainable path: minister
Editor’s Note: Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates from the Forests Asia Summit. Videos of all presentations and…
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Peru Minister: ‘We are not going to repeat Kyoto’
Editor’s Note: Minister Pulgar-Vidal’s speech can be watched in its entirety above. Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates…
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Green growth capital locked down by lackluster governments: Credit Suisse
At a glance : $225 trillion of private capital is currently allocated throughout the world’s financial markets – and can…
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Funds plentiful, but will is weak to fuel low-carbon economy: experts
Editor’s Note: Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates from the Forests Asia Summit. Videos of all presentations and…
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‘Great opportunities’ in agriculture, forestry to mitigate climate change: IPCC Chairman
Editor’s Note: Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates from the Forests Asia Summit. Videos of all presentations and…
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Singaporean Minister: Economic interests causing ‘environmental vandalism’
Editor’s Note: Minister Balakrishnan’s speech can be watched in its entirety, above. His address begins at the 20:14 mark. Check…
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Indonesian president issues call to arms at ‘turning point’ for climate, development, forests
Editor’s Note: Check in at forestasia.org to see news updates from the Forests Asia Summit. Videos of all presentations and…
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Papua oil palm plans may benefit migrants more than local poor — report
Indonesia may miss out on a chance to boost socio-economic benefits for the poor in the eastern province of Papua…
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Research will be key to unlocking Indonesia haze crisis
Editor’s Note: The haze crisis will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May…
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To curb Indonesian deforestation, public pressure required, research suggests
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta,…
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UN: REDD+, green economy are inseparable; concerns for equity remain
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta,…
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Global study: REDD+ initiatives see challenges — and opportunities
BOGOR, Indonesia — Actions must be taken to clarify land tenure in forest-rich developing countries, and to improve the economic…
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Weather patterns, urbanization add to pressures on Zambia’s forests
Charcoal and timber make significant contributions to the livelihoods of rural households in Zambia — but these forest-based resources do…
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