Leony Aurora

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Leony Aurora, a communications specialist, started her career as a journalist for The Jakarta Post to be able to ask as many questions and hear as many stories as she wanted. The next step of her career was at Bloomberg, for whom she covered the UNFCCC convention in Bali that propelled Indonesia into the fight against climate change. She was inspired to study further and took a master degree in Environment, Society and Development at the University of Cambridge under a scholarship from the UK government.
BY THIS WRITER
23 Nov 2012
Reference emissions levels decision helps forested nations step closer to REDD+
BONN, Germany (15 May 2012)__A ‘step-wise approach’ for determining greenhouse gas reference emission levels (RELs) from forests, adopted at the 2011...
23 Nov 2012
Reference emissions levels decision helps forested nations step closer to REDD+
Event Coverage - 27 Jun 2012
Indonesia seeks “multi-bilateralism” to help get REDD+ off the ground
Financial uncertainty could prevent Indonesia moving forward with REDD+.
Event Coverage - 27 Jun 2012
Indonesia seeks “multi-bilateralism” to help get REDD+ off the ground
News - 19 Jun 2012
Ecosystem-based adaptation most effective in coastal cities, study shows
Research from Fiji places the annual value of mangroves at US$57,000 per household.
News - 19 Jun 2012
Ecosystem-based adaptation most effective in coastal cities, study shows
Event Coverage - 17 Jun 2012
Adaptation research needed to fill gaps on forests’ roles beyond local level
Targeted research is required to overcome knowledge gaps and controversies at the global level.
Event Coverage - 17 Jun 2012
Adaptation research needed to fill gaps on forests’ roles beyond local level
News - 1 Jun 2012
Legal clarity on REDD benefit sharing mechanisms critical to avoid future disputes, says study
Should benefits go only to forest actors who successfully reduce emissions, or those who have the “right” to benefit from REDD+?
News - 1 Jun 2012
Legal clarity on REDD benefit sharing mechanisms critical to avoid future disputes, says study
Interview - 29 May 2012
Equitable benefit sharing and better monitoring needed for REDD+ success in Vietnam
Vietnam is the first country in Asia that has legalized Payment for Environmental Services, but they still have a long way to go.
Interview - 29 May 2012
Equitable benefit sharing and better monitoring needed for REDD+ success in Vietnam
Event Coverage - 21 May 2012
“Cash is king”: Forested countries must see REDD+ financial rewards
Transformational change beyond the forestry sector required to realize the full potential of REDD+.
Event Coverage - 21 May 2012
“Cash is king”: Forested countries must see REDD+ financial rewards
16 May 2012
Bonn climate talks: Forest-rich nations need progress on MRV and REDD+ financing
A leading climate change scientist urges concrete action from SBSTA 36.
16 May 2012
Bonn climate talks: Forest-rich nations need progress on MRV and REDD+ financing