02/05/2019

Experiences on NDCs implementation in some African countries in the context of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses

Background The Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached in December…

17/04/2019

New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist - Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS)

The International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT) seeks applications for a Scientist/Senior…

01/01/1970

New position – Scientist/Senior Scientist - Science Officer (ICRISAT/CCAFS)

 International Crop Research Institute fo The r the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT)…

12/04/2019

Post Doctoral Fellow – Climate and Policy

The Sahelian forest, in the Sahel sub-Saharan savanna ecoregion. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/T L Miles The…

03/06/2019

Empower locals to better manage forests – Experts

Providing local communities including women with the right resources to manage forests shrinking in Africa could help…

03/06/2019

The Land Accelerator call for applications

Apply now to the African Land Accelerator -- the world’s first business accelerator for entrepreneurs focused on land…

01/01/1970

Forest landscape restoration assessments: What do they say about tenure?

The 2011 Bonn Challenge launched an ambitious global forest landscape restoration (FLR) initiative aimed at…

01/01/1970

Securing rights of indigenous peoples and local communities may curb global warming

Implementing a coordinated global response to curb demand for energy and eliminate further deforestation would reduce…

01/01/1970

Replanting the oil palm to save forests

Indonesia - As the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, Indonesia relies on this commodity in major…

01/01/1970

Finding a recipe to reduce conflict in state forest areas

Indonesia - As the global market for biofuels and edible oils grows, investment into oil palm plantations in Indonesia…

01/01/1970

Recognition of indigenous territories as a REDD+ strategy: An example from the Peruvian Amazon

Peru - A recent Rights and Resources report provides strong evidence on the importance of recognizing and protecting…

01/01/1970

The winding path to transformational change

In its first 10 years, REDD+ has inspired much enthusiasm and hope for a global transition away from practices that…

01/01/1970

‘Evaluation must be done’

Scientists attending the U.N. Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland…

01/01/1970

Global climate action is nothing without local backing

Global climate negotiations take place on the international stage, bolstered by countries’ national policies. But…

01/01/1970

Can forests and smallholders live in harmony in Africa?

Africa - Agriculture continues to present the biggest threat to forests worldwide. Some experts predict that crop…