Climate change is a global challenge that requires global solutions as GHG emissions have the same impact on the atmosphere affecting everyone. In this regard, action by one country to reduce emiss...

This compendium addresses the subject on the basic science of climate change: climate modelling and scenario development for professional training on forestry and related sectors in Africa. Climate...

This training session introduces payment for ecosystem services (PES). Ecosystem services are benefits humans obtain from nature. The session defines ecosystem services, explains types of ecosystem...

The carbon market mechanisms (emission exchange, Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM), Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) and voluntary markets) are considered a...

Carbon market mechanisms, including emissions trading, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) and voluntary markets are seen as ...

The science of climate change looks at how the Earth’s climate has changed over the years and the causes as well as the possible future changes which could result from human interference with the c...

Increasing of green house gases (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere is raising global concern. This is because these emissions have led to a shift of temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns and ...

A clear understanding of the basics of the science of climate change lays a foundation on the terms, definitions, and concepts used and their application in forestry science. This module will intro...