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SBY and Indonesia’s forests: A legacy in the making?
On September 27, it was my honor and privilege to introduce President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as keynote speaker of the CIFOR-sponsored…
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3 sticking points to tackle on REDD+ in Durban, says facilitator
MANILA, Philippines (15 November, 2011)_Antonio La Viña, who facilitates REDD+ negotiations at the U.N. climate change summits, said that while…
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Cooperation, education and enforcement key to Cross River gorilla survival
BOGOR, Indonesia (9 November, 2011)_Efforts to save the Cross River gorilla, Africa’s most endangered ape, received renewed hope after the…
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Forestry needs to spend international funding more quickly, efficiently
BEIJING, China (10 November, 2011)_Policy makers and practitioners need to find ways to spend international funding for forestry projects more…
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Experts, leaders call for comprehensive approach on forestry issues
BEIJING, China (8 November, 2011)_Policy makers should approach forestry issues in a comprehensive manner, taking into account the multiple functions…
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Children are forgotten entrepreneurs of the forest, says new CIFOR research
BURKINA FASO (4 November, 2011)_Scientists in Burkina Faso have discovered that children in West Africa are boosting household incomes by…
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On eve of major forestry conference, Indonesia’s President issues decree to cut GHG emissions
JAKARTA, Indonesia (26 September, 2011)_Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday issued a decree with a national action plan to…
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Debunking the Myths of a REDD+ Market
By Angela Dewan A binding deal on the REDD+ scheme to conserve the world’s forests has never been so close.…
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Leaders Push for REDD+ as Countdown Begins
With one more week for the parties to agree on rolling out REDD+, influential leaders called on delegations…
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Financing REDD+: An Amazonian Task
By Angela Dewan The Amazon has long been called the lungs of the Earth. While that has become a known…
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