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The U.N. climate change talks in Durban resulted in a mixed bag for REDD+: progress on how to set reference emissions levels, progress on defining how to measure emission reductions stemming from forestry initiatives, but a weak decision on social and environmental safeguards for the program, and no advances on sources of long-term funding.
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REDD+ biggest success in climate change talks, Norway saysNorway’s Environment and International Development Minister said that REDD+ is the biggest success story so far in global climate change negotiations but he called for countries to be “more daring” in their efforts to cut emissions and slow global warming. -
World Bank: More donors supporting REDD+Financial support for REDD+ projects to safeguard forests in developing countries is increasing with new countries pledging to get involved and existing donors stepping up their commitments, a World Bank official said. -
“Forests cannot be sustained if people are hungry”: future climate change negotiations likely to include agricultureAgriculture will most likely be included in future negotiations on global warming, experts said at the U.N. climate change talks in Durban, which may help address one of the top drivers of deforestation amid a spike in demand for farmland. -
New CIFOR map gives first global overview of REDD+CIFOR is putting REDD+ on the map with the launch of an interactive tool designed to give a global overview of how forest-rich countries are developing policies and projects aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation. -
A day in the life of a REDD+ negotiatorHe has over 1500 twitter followers and nearly 5000 Facebook friends and yet he is not your usual social media junkie or celebrity. Tony La Viña is a lead negotiator at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) facilitating the important issue of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). -
Forest Day 5 experts: New wave of deforestation threatens Africa’s climate resilienceA new wave of deforestation is sweeping across Africa decimating wildlife and threatening the resilience of its ecosystems to withstand the effects of climate change—especially in the area of food security, experts said at Forest Day 5.
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Bob Scholes, Systems Ecologist with South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, gives a keynote address on why forests, and particularly Africa's dry forests, matter. -
Helen Gichohi, President of the African Wildlife Foundation, gives a keynote address with examples of how forest conservation can support sustainable development projects. -
CIFOR Director General Frances Seymour speaks at Forest Day 5 about the International Year of Forests and keeping forests on the international agenda. -
Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, speaks to CIFOR about carbon trading and California's new Cap and Trade Program. -
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon highlights three areas needing urgent action at the Avoided Deforestation Partners REDD+ event on the sidelines of COP17. -
Jane Goodall speaks about deforestation drivers and solutions at the Avoided Deforestation Partners REDD+ event on the sidelines of COP17. -
Odigha Odigha, Chairman of Nigeria's Cross River State Forestry Commission, speaks to CIFOR about REDD+ in Nigeria and progress in general. -
CIFOR follows REDD+ negotiator Tony La Viña for a day, documenting the challenges of COP17 negotiations. -
Paulo Barreto, a senior researcher with Imazon, is keynote speaker at this Forest Day 5 discussion forum, 'How is REDD+ unfolding on the ground?'. -
Sheila Sisulu, the World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director for Hunger Solutions, talks to CIFOR about the relationship between dry forests and women. -
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples' International Centre for Policy and Research Education, speaks to CIFOR about REDD+ discussions and indigenous rights. -
Tina Joemat-Pettersson, South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, welcomes Forest Day 5 participants on behalf of the Government of South Africa. -
Speakers give global updates on forests and climate change at Forest Day 5. The session includes updates on the UNFCCC negotiations. -
Virgilio Viana, CEO of Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS), speaks to CIFOR about getting the private sector involved in REDD+. -
Peter Minang, of the ASB Partnership for Tropical Forest Margins, speaks to CIFOR on the sidelines of COP17 about agriculture, forests and food security in Africa. -
Wangari Maathai Tribute Film for Forest Day 5. -
Dennis Garrity, CGIAR Inter-Center Working Group on Climate Change Chair, speaks to CIFOR on the sidelines of COP17 about evergreen agriculture. -
Rachel Kyte, Vice President of Sustainable Development at the World Bank, speaks to CIFOR about integrating funding and research to get results. -
Salisu Dahiru, Nigeria's National REDD+ Coordinator, speaks to CIFOR about Nigeria's experiences and about involving forest communities in REDD+ planning. -
Felix Finkbeiner, Climate Justice Ambassador for the President Global Board, speaks to CIFOR about the importance of planting trees and about 'Plant for the Planet'. -
Kjetil Lund, State Secretary for Norway's Ministry of Finance, speaks about the Green Climate Fund at the Avoided Deforestation Partners REDD+ event on the sidelines of COP17. -
CIFOR Director General Frances Seymour welcomes Forest Day 5 participants during the opening plenary and introduces the 'Policy to Practice' theme. -
Tony La Vina, UNFCCC REDD+ negotiator, gives CIFOR a wrap up of the UNFCCC COP17 talks in Durban. -
CIFOR Director General Frances Seymour and UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres deliver closing remarks to conclude Forest Day 5. -
Eduardo Rojas-Briales, Assistant Director-General of the FAO's forestry department, delivers a welcoming address to Forest Day 5 participants. -
Andrew Steer of the World Bank is keynote speaker for this discussion forum on 'Change and adaptation in African drylands: reversing deforestation while contributing to food security'.
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