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Indonesian President forms new REDD+ Task Force
13 Sep 2011
BOGOR, Indonesia (13 September, 2011)_Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono demonstrated his commitment to tackling deforestation and reducing carbon emissions yesterday with the signing of a decree to form a new REDD+ Task Force. The Task Force, supported by leading ministers and government officials in forestry, will see the establishment of a REDD+ agency, the completion [...]
Will REDD Wither in Wake of Rimba Raya Debacle?
12 Sep 2011
For all the focus on environmental benefits associated with REDD, less emphasis has been placed on convincing national stakeholders of the economic benefits of restricting forest clearing and leaving the forests intact. While carbon markets currently ...See all stories on this topic »Ecosystem Marketplace
Indonesia Smokes Up its Neighbors
12 Sep 2011
REDD had proposed including secondary forest as well as untouched primary forest, less and less of which continues to exist each year. Officials estimate that some 35 million hectares have already been degraded. The forestry ministry can't agree on how ...See all stories on this topic »
Forest Utilization for Water Management Services
12 Sep 2011
The law cited four types of forest service development, covering water management services, eco-tourism, biodiversity and carbon. “We haven't developed carbon services and the market for it doesn't exist yet,” he said.See all stories on this topic »
Biomass schemes will boost destructive timber imports, claims wood industry
11 Sep 2011
"The UK criteria also include a minimum greenhouse gas emission saving of 60% compared with EU average fossil-fuel use, and restrictions to prevent use of land, such a primary forest and other land important on carbon or biodiversity grounds, ...See all stories on this topic »The Guardian
Project enhances VN biodiversity
10 Sep 2011
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment yesterday launched a project aimed at enhancing the management of biodiversity conservation in protected areas throughout the country.
European forest sector calls for genuine common policy
9 Sep 2011
Saskia Ozinga, coordinator of the NGO FERN, argued that the allocation of carbon allowances under the programme could undermine the environmental integrity of the Kyoto Protocol. Responding to her arguments was Paul Clements-Hunt, head of the United ...See all stories on this topic »
COA minister touts Taiwan's forestry management at APEC
9 Sep 2011
Chen also held talks with officials from Japan, South Korea, the US and mainland China on the sidelines of the two-day meeting, covering issues such as forest restoration and carbon capture and storage. (JSM)See all stories on this topic »Taiwan Today
Rainforest realities offers a gateway into forests & life within
9 Sep 2011
The world’s tropical forests provide valuable natural resources and play a vital role in balancing the Earth’s ecosystem, yet few people ever have an opportunity to experience them firsthand. Starting today, Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) is unveiling Rainforest Realities, a unique portal to give a window into this part of the world and share stories of real people and on-the-ground efforts to create jobs and improve the lives of people living in the communities where the company operates...