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- 18 Sep 2014
Haze returns to Singapore – and we can expect more of it, new study warns
The smoke drifting over Singapore from burning Indonesian peatlands highlights the need for more research.
Event Coverage
- 14 Jul 2014
Unsustainable conversion of forests to private wealth must cease, economist says
Is the destruction of forested areas through business activities “the conversion of public wealth into private wealth"?
Event Coverage
- 2 Jul 2014
Oil palm, timber sectors must solve communication, tenure issues: panelists
Companies seeking long-term investment must overcome basic communication challenges to build sustainable working relations with communities.
Event Coverage
- 1 Jul 2014
Experts: Stable governance, trade frameworks needed to tip Asia toward green economy
Can we achieve a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive “green” economic framework?
Event Coverage
- 19 Jun 2014
At summit, experts urge expanding equity as pillar of green economy
Investment in inclusive research is needed all along the value chain to support rural, forest-based livelihoods.
Event Coverage
- 4 Jun 2014
One goal, but many paths to financing a ‘green economy,’ panelists say
The money to kickstart a global “green economy” is in no short supply, but how to unlock it and spend it?
Event Coverage
- 2 Jun 2014
Hopes rise for Myanmar to chart a greener path
Sustainable development, green economy and poverty reduction on the agenda for Myanmar.
Video
- 9 May 2014
Brunei commits to cap agricultural land use at 1 percent
Political will to conserve forests and combat climate change.
Speech
- 5 May 2014
Indonesian president calls on successor to continue moratorium on forest concessions
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the remarks opening the 2014 Forests Asia Summit.
Speech
- 5 May 2014
CIFOR Director General: ‘Our world is at a turning point’
Upcoming Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change agreements and green economy initiative could change our future.
Event Coverage
- 5 May 2014
Indonesian president issues call to arms at ‘turning point’ for climate, development, forests
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urges other Southeast Asian countries to steer clear of a “self-destructing path of development.”
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