Results of Cameroon land-fee study hold lessons for REDD+
An assessment of large-scale agriculture in Cameroon has shown that land benefit-sharing reforms could help develop a REDD+ (Reducing Emissions…
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Research’s role in REDD+ decision-making: Q+A with Anne Larson
At a glance :Goal of multilevel governance research is to understand relationships between different stakeholders and the issues and interests…
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PODCAST: What is multilevel governance and why is it important?
At a glance :Vertical component of governance includes central government, regional government, other local governments including provinces, districts, etc. Horizontal component…
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Better information flows needed for REDD+ monitoring, report says
BOGOR, Indonesia — Harmonizing the flow of information between local, national and international institutions remains a key challenge to projects…
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New tech, better map on tap to protect Indonesian forests
In Indonesia, a new tool that offers the best view yet of ongoing deforestation may soon be accompanied by a…
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Q+A: Peg Putt on ‘decoupling’ economic growth to save the climate
JAKARTA, Indonesia (12 May 2014) — The concept of “green growth” is an oxymoron, said a delegate involved in discussions…
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Green growth capital locked down by lackluster governments: Credit Suisse
At a glance :$225 trillion of private capital is currently allocated throughout the world’s financial markets – and can be…
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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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