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Natural forest is much more than tree stands. It sustain complex interaction of various life and non-life elements
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Saving the forest together with people, can become 18% of the solution to save the remaining tropical forest to keep the climate system integrity.
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Activists call on developed countries to take more responsibilityIndonesian Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) executive director Fabby Tumiwa said in a recent discussion that current emissions levels would lead to an increase in average global temperatures of 2 degrees Celsius by 2050. Although world leaders agreed to a temperature increase of less than 2 degrees under the Copenhagen Accord, an agreement initiated by US President Barack Obama with China and other countries to tackle climate change last year, the commitment would not succeed in doing so, he said. "We could be looking at ... + READ MORE |
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Experts call for sustainable management of forest resources Experts from various institutions including Forestry and Environment, Community Forest Organizations, Timber Re-export Association and other relevant stakeholders Tuesday gathered at Baobab Beach Hotel in Kololi to address the issue of deforestation and climate change by planting one million trees for sustainable management of forest resources, as they noted that the country’s forest is seriously facing increasing exploitation due to population growth. The event was organized by the Ministry of Forestry and Environment. According to the experts, it is high time that stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations, private sector and community based organizations and inpiduals further collaborated more closely in order to achieve the annual planting of one million trees as a national target. Speaking at the forum, The Gambia’s minister of Forestry and Environment, Hon. Jatto Sillah said that the unique function and value of a forest and forest cover are an ... + READ MORE |
World Bank proposes engagement approach in Palm Oil International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank released a draft framework for engagement in the palm oil sector, detailing an approach that aligns with the World Bank Group mission to fight poverty without compromising economic, environmental or social sustainability, and inviting further public comment. In media release, Monday, the IFC stated: “Sustainable palm oil production offers significant development benefits in many developing countries. Yet the sector has been associated with negative environmental and social impacts, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, land use conflicts, and questions over land tenure and human rights. “The World Bank Group, in partnership with other stakeholders, can play a strong role in bringing about positive change at the national and industry levels, with the goal of deepening development impacts, encouraging sustainable practices and limiting further deforestation. The draft framework articulates specific actions the World Bank Group proposes to take to fulfill ... + READ MORE |
Reportage: Locals claim they are uniformed about REDD Despite recent claims by the government of major victories in securing climate financing from several countries to stop deforestation, many relevant communities remain unaware of these potentially lucrative deals currently being negotiated. "The forest is part of our lives - it gives us our living. So, with or without money, we will protect our forest," Sarwevin, former head of Jahanjang village of Katingan regency in Central Kalimantan, said. Asked if he had heard of the reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) scheme currently being negotiated by the government, Sarwevin said "So far, nobody has informed us about it *REDD*." "My understanding is that all money *from carbon credit schemes* will be used to finance Indonesia's foreign debt." While serving as village head from 1996-2008, Sarwevin attended several meetings on forest issues in Katingan regency. Currently, 178 families live in Jahanjang, which is located on the banks of the Katingan River. Many of the ... + READ MORE |
Scientists commend Indonesia for conservation measures, but urge immediate action on forests and peatlands Scientists convening at the annual Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) meeting in Sanur, Bali urged Indonesia's leaders to strengthen measures to protect the country's biologically-rich ecosystems. In a resolution issued on the final day of the five-day conference, ATBC commended Indonesia for recent moves to protect forests, including a pledge to cut illegal logging and a billion dollar partnership with Norway to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, but asked the government to immediately implement a planned moratorium on new forestry concessions on peatlands and primary forest lands. The moratorium, which is part of the partnership with Norway, is scheduled to go into effect in 2011, but environmentalists fear the delay provides a window for large-scale granting of sensitive for lands to plantation developers and loggers. The resolution also urges the government to "ensure that any further expansion of plantations is restricted to ... + READ MORE |
Scientists sound warning on forest carbon payment scheme Scientists convening in Bali expressed a range of concerns over a proposed mechanism for mitigating climate change through forest conservation, but some remained hopeful the idea could deliver long-term protection to forests, ease the transition to a low-carbon economy, and generate benefits to forest-dependent people. Presenting at the annual Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, scientists and policy experts warned that the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) program outlined in international climate talks could fail to achieve the desired outcome of protecting forests, while having detrimental impacts on biodiversity and local livelihoods, if it isn't properly designed or excludes critical safeguards. Some researchers argued that the economics of REDD may fall short of competing with returns from other forms of land use, including logging and plantation development, while others said that a successful REDD program could undermine wildlife-friendly farming approaches, ... + READ MORE |
Indonesia's forests are a global heritage, says VP The vice president of Indonesia on Wednesday urged scientists and the broader international community to help Indonesia find a balance between conservation and natural resource use. Addressing an audience of nearly 900 scientists and researchers attending the annual Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation in Sanur, Bali, Vice President Boediono called Indonesia's forests a "global heritage" that benefits the entire planet. As such, he said the international community should provide technical assistance and support to help meet environmental and development goals. “Indonesia has declared its commitment to reduce emissions by at least 26 per cent by 2020 and with the assistance of the global community we think we can obtain an even larger reduction," he said. "We would like to see an effective network of international expertise and support to help us with these goals.” In May, Norway pledged up to a billion dollars by 2015 for forest conservation efforts in Indonesia. ... + READ MORE |
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Experts call for sustainable management of forest resourcesExperts from various institutions including Forestry and Environment, Community Forest Organizations, Timber Re-export Association and other relevant stakeholders Tuesday gathered at Baobab Beach Hotel in Kololi to address the issue of deforestation ... + READ MORE |
World Bank proposes engagement approach in Palm OilInternational Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank released a draft framework for engagement in the palm oil sector, detailing an approach that aligns with the World Bank Group mission to fight poverty without ... + READ MORE |
Reportage: Locals claim they are uniformed about REDDDespite recent claims by the government of major victories in securing climate financing from several countries to stop deforestation, many relevant communities remain unaware of these potentially lucrative deals currently being negotiated. "The forest ... + READ MORE |
Scientists commend Indonesia for conservation measures, but urge immediate action on forests and peatlandsScientists convening at the annual Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) meeting in Sanur, Bali urged Indonesia's leaders to strengthen measures to protect the country's biologically-rich ecosystems. In a resolution ... + READ MORE |
Scientists sound warning on forest carbon payment schemeScientists convening in Bali expressed a range of concerns over a proposed mechanism for mitigating climate change through forest conservation, but some remained hopeful the idea could deliver long-term protection to forests, ... + READ MORE |
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INTERVIEW-More wins needed in climate talks - World Bank WASHINGTON June 22 (Reuters) - World climate talks set for November in Mexico could make progress on how poorer states cope with global warming, but more ... + READ MORE |
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