Information on "Forest Conservation"
May 2012
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May 2012
FCPR—Forest Conservation Performance Rating for the Pan-Tropics
Author: David Wheeler, Dan Hammer, Robin Kraft
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper introduces and illustrates fCPR (Forest Conservation Performance Rating), a system of color-coded ratings for tropical forest conservation performance that can be implemented for local areas, countries, regions, and the entire pan-tropics. More on «FCPR—Forest Conservation Performance Rating for the Pan-Tropics»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
The Global Political Economy of REDD+
Author: Rocío Hiraldo, Thomas Tanner
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This research seeks to assess how actors bring the social dimension into REDD+ negotiating processes at the global level. More on «The Global Political Economy of REDD+» -
Dec 2011
From REDD to Green
Author: David Wheeler, Dan Hammer, Robin Kraft
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this paper, the authors develop and illustrate a prototype incentive system for promoting rapid reduction of forest clearing in tropical countries. More on «From REDD to Green»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
REDD+ and Energy: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to REDD+ and Implications for the Poor
Author: Kristy Graham
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper outlines the relationships between the energy sector and forests at the local/regional and global levels, and what these linkages mean for the implementation of REDD+. More on «REDD+ and Energy: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to REDD+ and Implications for the Poor»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
Forest Governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Author: Joël Kiyulu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This policy brief discusses the governance challenges in the forestry sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo even after a review of old logging titles. More on «Forest Governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo»
December 2010
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Dec 2010
Legal Frameworks to Support REDD Pro-Poor Outcomes
Author: Patricia Parkinson, Andrew Wardell
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
The Bali Road Map, agreed in December 2007, called on governments and civil society to take early action by including activities that Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD). More on «Legal Frameworks to Support REDD Pro-Poor Outcomes»
May 2010
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May 2010
Using Carbon Markets to Fund Forestry Projects Challenges and Solutions
Author: Patrick Doyle, Tom Erdman
Publisher: DAI
Protecting forests from deforestation and degradation, and planting trees to reestablish forests, are thus critical components of climate change mitigation. More on «Using Carbon Markets to Fund Forestry Projects Challenges and Solutions»
January 2010
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2010
Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Asia-Pacific Region
Author: Peter King, Robert Kipp, Hideyuki Mori, Lewis Akenji, Magnus Bengtsson, Mee Young Choi, Robert J Didham, Abdessalem Rabhi, Tomohiro Shishime, Tetsuro Fujitsuka, Hiroo Iino, Xianbing Liu, Hidenori Nakamura, Mark Elder, Masanori Kobayashi, Yatsuka Kataoka, Sangam Shrestha, Henry Scheyvens, Federico López-Casero, Enrique Ibarra Gené, Kimihiko Hyakumura, Jane Romero, S V R K Prabhakar, Daisuke Sano, Nalin Srivastava, Maricor D Muzones, Eric Zusman, Frank Hiroshi Ling, Hitomi Kimura, Takuro Kobashi, Satoshi Kojima, Xin Zhou, Anindya Bhattacharya
Publisher: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
This White Paper explores issues in sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in the Asia-Pacific region and provides unique insights on stakeholder roles, natural resources, and transboundary issues in light of SCP. More on «Sustainable Consumption and Production in the Asia-Pacific Region»
December 2009
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Dec 2009
The REDD+ Outlook: How Different Interests Shape the Future
Author: Leo Peskett, Pius Yanda
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper describes the diverse agendas driving the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) debate and considers what this means in terms of moving ahead with the initiative in the context of a broader climate change agre... More on «The REDD+ Outlook: How Different Interests Shape the Future»
November 2009
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Nov 2009
FORMA: Forest Monitoring for Action
Author: Dan Hammer, Robin Kraft, David Wheeler
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
This paper examines FORMA (Forest Monitoring for Action), a prototype system based on remotely sensed data, for the monitoring of deforestation globally. More on «FORMA: Forest Monitoring for Action»
