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Forests

How can we to conserve biodiversity in landscapes that also need to produce and sustain local livelihoods?

 

International consensus on forests’ vital role in fighting climate change

The world’s forests have immense potential to lessen the impacts of climate change, but if this opportunity is going to be realized, unified global action is now required, according to a remarkable alliance of international forest leaders. …  

08 Oct 2008 | International news release

Highlights of the Forests Journey

 Allison Bleaney, Global Forest Governance Programme Officer from the IUCN Asia Regional Office talks about some of the exciting events coming up in the Forestry Pavilion and the highlights of her time at Congress so far. …  

07 Oct 2008 | Audio

How to make the most of tropical forests

Indigenous people and policy makers were brought together to discuss the best way to preserve tropical forests at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. …  

07 Oct 2008 | News story

Forest Journey

As part of your planning for the 2008 World Conservation Congress, the IUCN Forest Conservation Programme has just released The Forest Journey Brochure. …   | French | Spanish

06 Oct 2008 | News story

Manejando los bosques

El indígena Peruano Juan Chaves comenta cómo ha sido invitado para relatar la experiencia de su comunidad en el manejo sostenible de bosques. …  

06 Oct 2008 | Audio

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