Forests News
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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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REDD+ challenges as enormous as its opportunities in the Congo Basin
DURBAN, South Africa (29 November, 2011)_A new study by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) highlights the need for…
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Adaptation activity funding left hanging since Cancun – progress needed at Durban
BOGOR, Indonesia (25 November, 2011)_A decision on reliable funding for adaptation projects has been left hanging since the climate talks…
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Climate talks on “African soil” must help developing countries fight climate change, says Sierra Leone’s negotiator
DURBAN, South Africa (25 November 2011)_Sierra Leone hopes to gain international support so it can move ahead in preparing for…
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Safeguards failing to protect customary rights during large-scale land acquisitions
BOGOR, Indonesia (25 November, 2011)_ Legislation and practices aiming to safeguard customary land rights are largely failing to give real…
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Adding ‘gender’ not always a recipe for REDD+ success
BOGOR, Indonesia (24 November, 2011)_The inclusion of women in the design of climate adaption and mitigation strategies, such as REDD+,…
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