REDD+
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Biodiversity “hotspots” more likely to have greater ecosystem co-benefits — study
Areas that are “hotspots” of biodiversity can carry higher value for other important ecosystem services, including carbon storage, water conservation…
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The road to REDD+: How Zambia can keep moving forward
At a glance : Progress toward REDD+ readiness in Zambia has been delayed by institutional rearrangements following a change in…
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We analyze: UNFCCC’s draft technical annex to report emissions
EXPERT COMMENTATOR Louis Verchot, research director at the Center for International Forestry Research. DRAFT DOCUMENT Methodological guidance for activities relating…
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COP19: Can we expect a decision on REDD+ emissions verification?
At a glance : The science on emissions verification is strong, but politics between developed and developing countries has stalled…
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Causes of deforestation getting lost in REDD+ rhetoric – analysis
BOGOR, Indonesia (27 October 2013) — Debates about REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) are skirting a fundamental…
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Landscapes debate could reinvigorate U.N. climate talks – negotiator
BOGOR, Indonesia (25 October 2013) — A dedicated Global Landscapes Forum to coincide with upcoming international climate change talks in…
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Why isolated attempts at tenure securitization through REDD+ pilot projects are insufficient
What are the forest tenure conditions at REDD+ project sites from the point of view of villagers? What actions have…
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The IPCC report: What does it mean for the world’s forests?
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its fifth climate assessment report last week, confirming speculation that human…
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Indonesian president delivers promised REDD+ agency
BOGOR, Indonesia (10 September 2013) — A new decree signed by the Indonesian president to create a national agency aimed…
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Full text of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s decree on Indonesia REDD+ agency
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA DECREE NUMBER 62 YEAR 2013 REGARDING MANAGING AGENCY FOR THE REDUCTION OF EMISSION FROM…
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Combat poverty while conserving great ape habitats – scientists
BOGOR, Indonesia (2 September 2013) – Biodiversity conservation projects created to save endangered great apes could also play a key…
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Tackling climate change may lessen Central African Republic conflict risks – scientists
BOGOR, Indonesia (22 August, 2013) – Strengthening the capacity of the Central African Republic to adapt to climate change could…
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Design benefit-sharing carefully, or risk undermining REDD+, researchers warn
BOGOR, Indonesia (9 August 2013) — Mechanisms for sharing the benefits from REDD+ must be well designed or they could…
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Carbon research in Zambia forests to help build REDD+ strategy
LUSAKA, Zambia (16 July, 2013) — Changing rainfall patterns, diminishing water supply, poor soil quality and disappearing tree species are…
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Good governance is “critical” to engage the private sector in REDD+
JAKARTA, Indonesia (16 July, 2013) – As the pressing need for private sector finance to help support REDD+ becomes clear,…
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