Pricing forest carbon
Pricing forest carbon and putting in place the means and channels to pay for it are necessary conditions to achieve the 2030 mitigation goals. Yet, after more than 15 years of discussion, payments for
REDD
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Impact in the forests: the potential for business solutions to combat deforestation in large forest landscapes in Asia
Small and medium-sized Asian businesses specializing in forest and ecosystem services can play a key role in reducing deforestation in the region, according to a new study. The Impact in the Forests: The
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Operationalizing the Paris Agreement Article 6 through the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM): key issues for linking market mechanisms and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
This report aims to inform the current progress and lessons from the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) and how they will contribute to the efforts in climate mitigation, especially for the Post-2020 to achieve
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Tanzania's forest conservation at risk as funds run out
DAR ES SALAAM (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When the international forest conservation scheme known as REDD+ first came to Tanzania in 2008, it brought hopes of slowing deforestation and curbing climate
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Nigeria: Cross River Shuns Stop Work Order On Forest Reserve
Calabar — The controversy surrounding the construction of the $3.5 billion super highway has deepened as the Cross River State Government has dared the Federal Government claiming ownership of its forest.
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To protect Philippine forests, may the "tribal force" be with you
Indigenous people in the Philippines are calling on the government to authorise a force of tribal rangers to help preserve the country's forests and curb climate change. Forest management and protection
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Improving efficiency in forestry operations and forest product processing in Kenya: a viable REDD+ policy and measure?
Improving Efficiency in Forestry Operations and Forest Product Processing in Kenya: A Viable REDD+ Policy and Measure? seeks to assess whether increased efficiency in forestry operations and forest product
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Nepal’s INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) report
Nepal prepared and communicated INDC report to UNCCC. By 2050, Nepal will achieve 80% electrification through renewable energy sources having appropriate energy mix. Nepal will also reduce its dependency
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Tanzania forest project runs into trouble
Reducing emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) that is being implemented in Kisongwe village, Kilosa district boundary (over 500km from Dar es Salaam) has caused dispute with their
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Zero deforestation zones in Indonesia
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) explores how jurisdictions in Indonesia, focusing on Kalimantan provinces, could become Zero Deforestation Zones (ZDZs). ZDZs are jurisdictions (provinces or districts)
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Nigeria: Cross River Seeks Review of UN Forest Conservation Scheme
Paris — Cross River known for its support for forest conservation wants the review of the REDD scheme to meet community aspirations. The state also plans to establish green police to grow new trees and