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    Strengthening Development in International-Local Institutional Linkages in REDD+: Lessons from Existing Forest-Carbon Initiatives

    Institute of Advanced Studies. United Nations University,, 2014
    This study seeks to understand how best to connect local and international institutions based on lessons learnt from existing initiatives in the forest sector that aim to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions (often referred to as ‘forest-carbon’ initiatives) in order to inform the current debates and actions on REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradatio
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    A “Delphi Exercise” as a tool in Amazon Rainforest valuation

    World Bank, 2014
    The Amazon rainforest, the world’s largest and most biodiverse, represents a global public good of which 15 percent has already been lost. The worldwide value of preserving the remaining forest is today unknown.
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    Reference Document for REDD+ in India

    Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, 2014
    The Reference Document is divided into nine chapters starting with an introduction and overview of the subject, moving on gradually and logically to required policy framework to support REDD+ implementation as part of the forest management in the country. The document describes the issues and concepts related to definitions as also approach to construct national forest reference level.
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    Thinking outside the box: a case for promoting the charcoal industry in Tanzania

    UONGOZI Institute / Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, 2013
    Charcoal is Tanzania’s most important domestic energy source and this is not likely to change in the foreseeable future. Demand for charcoal is rising as Tanzania’s population grows and becomes increasingly urban.
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    Towards a green economy: exploring the potential of forestry in Tanzania through the Green Growth Platform

    UONGOZI Institute / Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development, 2013
    Economic growth is needed across Africa to tackle poverty, but countries cannot disregard the adverse impact of growth on the environment. Green growth aims to eliminate the dichotomy that traditionally exists between the economy and the environment.
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    Options for payment mechanisms under national REDD+ programmes

    International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, (ICIMOD), Nepal, 2012
    As the global discourse on REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) continues, this working paper argues that it is important for governments, civil society organizations, and forestry stakeholders at and below the national level to build their understanding of REDD+ policy and finance mechanisms.
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    Learning on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation

    International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, (ICIMOD), Nepal, 2014
    A four-day workshop on ‘Learning on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) in South Asia’ was organized from 24 to 27 July 2012 at ICIMOD’s headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal. This publication contains an account of the proceedings and the contributions on country level policies, case studies, and technical methods.
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    Carbon pools and multiple benefits of mangroves in Central Africa: Assessment for REDD+

    United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2014
    This report presents the results of a study carried out to assess the carbon pools, ecosystem services and multiple benefits of the mangroves in the Central African countries of Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo (RoC) and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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    Corruption risks and experiences in REDD+ financial benefit sharing mechanisms

    U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, 2014
    The success of REDD+ hinges on providing forest users with positive monetary and nonmonetary incentives or benefits that both motivate behavioral change regarding forest use and help offset the various costs associated with implementing REDD+.
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    Forest carbon rights and corruption: what donors can do to minimize the risks

    U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, 2015
    Assigning forest carbon rights is crucial for any effective REDD+ system. Often linked to debates about forest tenure, carbon rights determine who can make decisions about REDD+, who can benefit, how and to whom the carbon is sold, and under what circumstances. Debates about forest carbon rights are strongly linked to debates about equity in REDD+.

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