Story | 30 Aug, 2010
Guidelines for forest restoration in Ghana
To introduce the concept of FLR in Ghana, the Government of Ghana supported the establishment of a National Working Group on Forest Landscape in 2004 to develop a National Plan of Action on FLR and encourage innovative restoration efforts. In addition, a National workshop on ITTO guidelines for…
Story | 30 Aug, 2010
The 'Sangha' Guidelines for Landscape Approaches
The Sangha group is an informal network of managers and researchers working in the Tri National de la Sangha. The Sangha Guidelines will be used as a starting point for an international effort to develop more broadly applicable Guidelines for landscape approaches in other areas.
Press release | 29 Aug, 2010
Working with water for better cities
Growing populations in towns and cities worldwide mean that more pressure is placed on our natural water supplies. Protecting water resources upstream must become a priority to ensure that people living in towns and cities downstream have access to clean water for their basic needs.
Press release | 29 Aug, 2010
城镇人口的增长给水资源带来越来越大的压力,必须保护好周边的水资源,维护生态环境,这样流域才更能为城镇和流域上下游的居民提供的他们的基本用水需求。
Story | 15 Aug, 2010
Integrating environmental safeguards into flood relief, response and recovery
Pakistan has been affected by the worst floods in living memory – according to government figures almost 14 million people have been affected. When a disaster of such magnitude occurs, saving human lives, alleviating suffering and reducing economic loss take priority. During this phase of…
Story | 08 Jul, 2010
North America's Northern Great Plains
Restoring one of the world’s premier grassland ecosystems
Story | 16 Jun, 2010
arborvitae Issue 41 - Forest finance
Forest finance
Livelihoods and landscapes: So far, the expectations of PES as a market-based solution for conservation and development have not been met. Feature: Do public goods always have to remain public? REDD: We cannot wait to act on REDD-plus. Local forests: Why, despite…Artículo | 16 Jun, 2010
Las finanzas forestales
Medios de subsistencia y paisajes: Hasta ahora, continúan sin satisfacerse las expectativas de los PSA como una solución basada en el mercado para la conservación y el desarrollo. Artículo: ¿Deben permanecer siempre públicos los bienes públicos? REDD: Debemos…Article | 16 Jun, 2010
Le financement des forêts
Moyens d’existence et Paysages: Jusqu’à présent, les attentes vis-à-vis des PSE comme solution tournée vers le marché pour la conservation et le développement n’ont pas été satisfaites. Reportage: Les biens publics doivent-ils nécessairement rester publics?…Press release | 08 Jun, 2010
Coasts of life: helping tropical seaside communities cope with climate change
Climate change is hitting coastal areas hard: rises in sea levels, ocean acidification, extreme events, bleaching and death of coral are all climate impacts which will require adjustments socially and economically. A new IUCN report, published today, provides practical guidance for coastal…