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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, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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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, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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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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Equity remains low on the REDD+ policy agenda
Editor’s Note: REDD+ will be a key theme of discussion at the upcoming Forests Asia Summit, 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia. One discussion forum…
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Conservation incentive program shows economic, environmental payoffs in Brazil
A Brazilian program that compensates families for conserving forests shows promise for reducing deforestation and helping small farmers improve their…
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Ten challenges and lessons for donors funding REDD+ as performance based aid
REDD+ was a plan to create a system of Payment for Environmental Services, with the bulk of the funding coming from…
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Study to measure carbon in Peru’s peatlands
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series about CIFOR’s work on peatlands in Peru. Read part 1 here…
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Laser beam homes in on carbon stocks in Peru
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series about CIFOR research in Peru’s palm swamps. Read Part…
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Project seeks to unlock the mysteries of Peru’s peatlands
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series about CIFOR’s work on peatlands in Peru. At a small…
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Fusing adaptation and mitigation funding: A lofty goal?
At a glance : Even though evidence shows adaptation and mitigation can work together on the ground, no financial instruments…
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