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Video Q&A
- 9 Dec 2014
Paula Caballero: See Sustainable Development Goals through landscapes prism
"That means that we don’t just look at the obvious targets that focus on terrestrial ecosystems…"
Event Coverage
- 9 Dec 2014
Rachel Kyte’s challenge for science: make landscape approaches easy for countries to use
Making landscape approaches work hinges on proving that they are economically and financially possible.
Event Coverage
- 8 Dec 2014
Climate goals not achievable without landscape-level focus, says World Bank VP
"The science is now crystal clear; the economics are compelling."
News
- 9 Feb 2014
Deforestation low in Congo Basin, but likely to increase
Population growth, road building and exposure to international market are predicted to be major drivers of deforestation in the Congo Basin.
News
- 9 Jan 2014
Despite enthusiasm for REDD+, deforestation in Peru continues
Peru needs to balance the demands for forest conservation and economic growth in order to achieve zero net deforestation.
Feature
- 25 Nov 2013
United States is back as facilitator in Congo Basin Forest Partnership
A new possibility for Obama to leave a landmark in the management of the Congo Basin.
Event Coverage
- 20 Nov 2013
‘Climate smart’ agricultural practices may not always be climate smart – scientist
'Climate Smart' must also be 'Farmer Smart'.
News
- 27 Oct 2013
Causes of deforestation getting lost in REDD+ rhetoric – analysis
Getting behind the “real problem” means tackling the causes of deforestation and forest degradation, known as the “drivers.”
DG’s Column
- 25 Oct 2013
On Landscapes – Part 1: Why are landscapes important?
Existing land-based sectors have a poor record of seeking collaborate solutions. This needs to change.
Event Coverage
- 17 Jul 2013
Communities adapting to loss of forest ecosystem services — World Bank
The benefits of tree planting as an adaptation to the loss of ecosystem services.
Event Coverage
- 2 Jun 2013
Bonn delegates to tackle impasse over REDD+ climate change negotiations
Should there be a REDD+ governing body to organize the flow of financial support and verification processes?
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