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22 Nov 2012
The ‘big story is carbon’, but more research needed on forgotten greenhouse gases found in peat, says expert
BOGOR, Indonesia (22 November, 2012)_In this conversation with Forests News, Kristell Hergoualc’h, a scientist at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), explains the technical aspects...
22 Nov 2012
Heart of Darkness: Digging into Indonesia’s prized wetlands
BOGOR, Indonesia (22 November, 2012)_A team of researchers from the Center for International Forestry Research have been cramped in a small speedboat cruising...
Event Coverage
- 21 Nov 2012
Action on agriculture needed at upcoming U.N. climate talks
Integrating agriculture into REDD+ agreements will also be critical for the program’s success.
20 Nov 2012
Counting carbon: Measuring carbon stocks in logging concessions in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (14 November, 2012)_Scientists in Cameroon are hoping to bolster scientific evidence that shows sustainable timber production in forests...
13 Nov 2012
Field research on local issues means always keeping the bigger picture in mind
In the Amazon, taking care to fully explain research - who, what, why - is now seen as crucial.
Interview
- 6 Nov 2012
Indonesia lauded for laying REDD groundwork: Next step, true forestry management reform
Can REDD+ provide a platform for the recognition of the rights of local communities living in forests?
Event Coverage
- 5 Nov 2012
Outcome of U.S. election likely to impact climate negotiations in Doha, says negotiator
The U.S. is the world’s second largest greenhouse gas emitter, yet has never ratified the Kyoto Protocol. Doha may be the last chance.
News
- 31 Oct 2012
In Nepal and Papua New Guinea, media does little to explain REDD+
Media needs to be able to simplify the complexities of REDD+ to help build public understanding.
Event Coverage
- 18 Oct 2012
Global forest expert panel presents key findings on link between biodiversity and carbon
Policy makers and scientific community need to work to connect the dots in REDD+.
DG’s Column
- 11 Oct 2012
Scaling up sustainability: time for forestry to come out of the forest
Scientists and policy makers need to see the wider benefits that forestry can bring to sustainable development.
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?
While negotiators decide on a clear long-term strategy, the question over ‘who pays?’ continues to cause controversy.
Event Coverage
- 10 Oct 2012
Can we break the REDD+ stalemate?
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