Gabrielle Kissinger from Lexeme Consulting talks about a new report on Drivers of Deforestation and Forest Degradation and recommends policy actions at the UNFCCC COP18 in Doha.
Archive for November, 2012
Drivers of deforestation and MRV: Martin Herold
Martin Herold (CIFOR Associate and Professor at Wageningen University) discusses drivers of deforestation and MRV (Measuring, Reporting and Verification) at the UNFCCC COP18 in Doha.
Global network to increase wheat yield, fight hunger
To meet the global demand for wheat, wheat yield needs to be increased by 60% by 2050 or 1.6% per year. While scientific evidence suggests that the yield potential could be increased by 50% or more, the research needed is beyond the current capacity of…
Scientists pinpoint activities driving deforestation and urge countries to take action at Doha
For the first time scientists have assessed the main activities driving deforestation and forest degradation at the national level in most developing countries — providing essential information for countries negotiating climate change policies at thi…
Former Bioversity International Senior Nutritionist wins Carasso Foundation prize
Jessica Fanzo, former Senior Nutritionist at Bioversity International, has been recognized for her outstanding work on sustainable food and diets for long-term human health. The prize will be awarded by the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation at a prize…