Using deforestation research to inform climate policy
Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.
Source: CIFOR
8 July 2009 | EN
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Reducing emissions from forest degradation
Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.
Source: The Nature Conservancy
8 July 2009 | EN
Reducing emissions through African agriculture
Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.
Source: World Agroforestry Centre
8 July 2009 | EN
Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks
Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.
Source: IFPRI
9 June 2009 | EN
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Easier REDD than done
Designing a framework for reducing forest emissions that will live up to expectations will be hard
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
