The “Aid-ification” of REDD+: How its changed and why it matters
A scheme for reducing global carbon emissions by slowing deforestation in tropical countries has changed drastically and become “aid-ified” since…
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REDD+ as an idea is a success but implementing it is fraught with challenges, global study says
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (18 June, 2012)_REDD+ as an idea is a success – but implementing it is fraught with…
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Legal clarity on REDD benefit sharing mechanisms critical to avoid future disputes, says study
BONN, Germany (01 June 2012) __ Legal clarity and consensus on which government institutions have the authority to make regulations on how…
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One of Indonesia’s top REDD+ experts discusses logging moratorium progress
BOGOR, Indonesia (25 May 2012)_Indonesia’s moratorium on new logging concessions has helped to improve forest governance and seal an agreement…
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“Cash is king”: Forested countries must see REDD+ financial rewards
BONN, Germany (21 May 2012)__ Developing countries will not be incentivised to change business -as- usual practices and invest in…
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Indonesia’s forest moratorium: halfway through, what has been achieved?
BOGOR, Indonesia (18.05.12)_Indonesia should continue to improve forest governance in the second year of its moratorium on new forestry concessions…
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Bonn climate talks: Forest-rich nations need progress on MRV and REDD+ financing
BONN, Germany (16 May 2012)__ Discussions on how mitigation and adaptation funds will be raised and used in the second…
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Global community needs to invest in MRV capacity in forest-rich developing countries to make REDD+ work
BOGOR, Indonesia (17 April 2012) _The international community needs to help developing countries increase their ability to measure and monitor…
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The Letter of Intent that prompted a tectonic shift in the dialogue about Indonesia’s forests: An interview with CIFOR’s DG
BOGOR, Indonesia (16 April, 2012)_The Letter of Intent between Indonesia and Norway has been “the single most significant game changer”…
14 min readHealth of forest people needs more attention for welfare and environment
ETNA, United States (10 April, 2012)_Better understanding of the health of forest dwellers is required to both protect their human…
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Brazil forges forward on path to sustainable forest development
LIMA, Peru (3 April, 2012)_Brazil is forging forward towards its sustainable forest development goal, with many ministers and scientists hailing…
5 min readWell-managed logging concession areas could boost REDD+ carbon stocks in Congo Basin
DOUALA, Cameroon (15 March, 2012)_A new CIFOR project in the Congo Basin is hoping to bolster scientific evidence that proves…
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