Forestry and climate change
- Social and ecological impacts of climate change on the Amazon
- This compilation of twenty seven articles focuses on the interactions, impacts and effects of climate change on the Amazon region. Each article examines a specific issue, providing a multidisciplinary analysis of climate change impacts. Issues discussed include: interactions between rainfall, deforestation and fires; social impacts; and hydro-climatic and ecological behaviour.
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- Estimating the adaptation of forests to climate change
- ( R. Sedjo (ed) / Resources for the Future , 2010)
- This discussion paper reviews literature on the effect of climate change on the global forest sector. It delves into the literature on forest economics, climate change models, assumptions and inputs a...
- Paying for protection of the global ecosystem.
- ( I. Bond;M. Grieg-Gran;S. Wertz-Kanounnikoff / International Institute for Environment and Development , 2009)
- Tropical deforestation and forest degradation contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is an important component of a vi...
- Telecommunications are a powerful tool for positive change
- ( Sheila K;Katrin V / United Nations Foundation , 2008)
- This report, published by the UN Foundation, examines real life examples of and trends in wireless technology solutions being used to drive change in the areas of health, humanitarian assistance, and ...
- Are rights-based approaches the way forward for conservation?
- ( J. Campese (ed);T. Greiber (ed);T. Sunderland (ed);G. Oviedo (ed) / Center for International Forestry Research , 2009)
- The links between the realisation of human rights and the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity are receiving increasing attention worldwide. Experience has demonstrated that exclusionary...
- A guide to climate change for indigenous peoples
- ( R. de Chavez (ed);V. Tauli-Corpuz (ed);E. Baldo-Soriano;et al. / Tebtebba Foundation, Phillippines , 2008)
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This manual has been written to empower indigenous peoples to participate more effectively in shaping relevant policies and actions taken to address issues related to climate change. It also aims t...
- Will reducing emissions influence climate change?
- ( M. van Noordwijk;H. Purnomo;L. Peskett / World Agroforestry Centre , 2008)
- This paper summarises a study undertaken by the Indonesian Forest Climate Alliance (IFCA) to support Indonesian stakeholders to participate in global negotiations. The authors note that the objective ...
- Nanotechnology, ocean energy and forestry impacts on climate change
- ( M. Esteban;C. Webersik;D. Leary / Institute of Advanced Studies. United Nations University, , 2008)
- While positive step are being made towards achieving an international agreement on climate change, policy makers and practitioners alike are increasingly looking for practical solutions. This report a...
- The business case for high-biodiversity REDD projects
- ( J. Ebeling;J. Fehse / EcoSecurities , 2009)
- This report explores whether there is a business case for high-biodiversity REDD projects and schemes and how such a business case could be created or promoted. It was commissioned by the Secretariat ...
- Importance of wetlands in relation to climate change
- ( D. Pritchard / Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development , 2009)
- This paper summarises the importance of wetlands in relation to climate change and eaxmines their potential role in the measures for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)...
- Design options for REDD in a global climate regime
- ( A. Angelsen (ed) / Center for International Forestry Research , 2008)
- Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is based on a core idea: reward individuals, communities, projects and countries that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from for...
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