Climate change & energy
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Adaptation-based mitigation: The No-Regrets Option
DURBAN, South Africa (6 December, 2011)_After Agriculture Day, comes Forest Day for about 1,200 scientists, donors, NGOs, policymakers, journalists and…
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Countries draft “global business plan” for planet at climate summit, Figueres says
DURBAN, South Africa (5 December, 2011)_The chief of the U.N. agency on climate change described the annual global warming summit…
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Forest Day 5 experts: New wave of deforestation threatens Africa’s climate resilience
DURBAN (4 December 2011)—A new wave of deforestation is sweeping across Africa decimating wildlife and threatening the resilience of its…
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Global forest community commemorates the life and work of Wangari Mathaai, and she issues a final challenge
DURBAN, South Africa (4 December, 2011)_ To commemorate and honour the life and work of Professor Wangari Maathai, the Collaborative…
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REDD needs to move quickly as forest degradation decimates Africa’s wildlife, says leading conservationist
DURBAN, South Africa (4 December, 2011)_The degradation of Africa’s forests is decimating its wildlife, said Helen Gichohi, President of the…
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New CIFOR map gives first global overview of REDD+
DURBAN, South Africa (3 December, 2011)_The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is putting REDD+ on the map with the…
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New research agenda for Africa’s dry forests defined at Durban
DURBAN, South Africa (3 December, 2011)_The dry forest and woodlands of Africa cover 54% of the continent and support some…
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REDD+ developers hesitant to talk carbon to local communities, experts say
DURBAN, South Africa (2 December, 2011)_Many REDD+ developers are hesitant to inform local communities about the global forest carbon scheme…
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Newly released draft REDD+ text is robust and emphasises transparency but fails to address verification, says CIFOR scientist
DURBAN, South Africa (2 December, 2011)_The UNFCCC’s scientific sub-committee SBSTA has released a draft text on REDD+ that will go…
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REDD+ needs to invest in alternative livelihoods before making carbon payments
DURBAN, South Africa (1 December, 2011)_REDD+ projects need to be ready to make upfront investments to help local communities to…
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Forested countries need reassurance that “massive investment” in REDD+ will pay off
DURBAN, South Africa (1 December, 2011)_Developed countries must commit to long-term climate financing and encourage multiple funding pathways to reassure…
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International community needs to make space for developing countries to take ownership of REDD+
DURBAN, South Africa (1 December, 2011)_To enable REDD+ policy progress, the international community has to give space to developing countries…
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Negotiators should address illegal logging when crafting REDD+ rules, says watchdog
DURBAN, South Africa (30 November, 2011)_An environmental watchdog warned that negotiators need to take extra care when crafting rules for…
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‘Carbon debt’ created by some biofuels must be considered in sustainability debate, new study shows
DURBAN, South Africa (30 November, 2011) _ Despite being heralded as a green alternative to fossil fuels, a new study…
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Mexico pushes for transparency in carbon emissions reporting
DURBAN, South Africa (30 November, 2011)_Mexico will publicly release an independent review of their carbon accounting data in under two…
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