While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to forest loss and degradation, the management of forests under REDD+ schemes must be adapted to local contexts to ensure both carbon and biodiversity goals are attained, say scientists.
Archive for November, 2012
Doha negotiators must consider Africa’s adaptation challenges, says CIFOR scientist
While Africa’s voice has been growing in international negotiations, more focus is needed on climate change adaptation on the continent to protect those who rely on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods, says Center for International Forestry Re…
World’s top climate change, forestry & REDD+ experts to attend Forest Day in Doha
Hundreds of forestry experts, activists, policymakers, global leaders and climate change negotiators will gather on the sidelines of U.N. climate talks in Doha this Sunday for the sixth annual Forest Day to discuss how forests can be better harnessed t…
Solomon Islands post disaster in Lale Ranonga Island. Photo by Anne-Maree Schwarz, 2007.
WorldFish posted a photo: Rehabilitating livelihoods following natural disasters bit.ly/HlQc8N
Colloquium on Knowledge Integration at the Science-Policy Interface
Between November 11th and 17th 2012, the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) held the colloquium for “Knowledge Integration at the Science-Policy Interface” in Santo Domi…