Story | 20 7月, 2013
Improving ecosystem functionality and livelihood
This paper examines how interventions intended to improve functionality and productivity of forested landscapes to improve livelihoods of the poorest populations, might actually yield co-benefits in terms of biodiversity conservation. It argues in favour of a ‘landscape’ approach to achieve…
Story | 14 7月, 2013
Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy - Results and Reflections
Are forests just an economic safety net for the poor? How much are forests actually worth, on a global scale?
Story | 26 6月, 2011
arborvitae Issue 43 - Attending to gender
Artículo | 26 6月, 2011
arborvitae Issue 43 - La consideración del género
Article | 26 6月, 2011
arborvitae 43: Intégration de l’égalité des genres
Press release | 01 2月, 2011
Raise the value of forests, says IUCN
A better evaluation of what forests are worth will generate direct benefits for poor forest dwellers, open up new markets and affect global economic growth. The economic benefits of forests are massively under-valued by governments and donor agencies, according to IUCN’s latest report.
Comunicado de prensa | 01 2月, 2011
El mundo debe estimar mejor el valor de sus bosques – UICN
Una mejor evaluación del valor de los bosques generará beneficios directos para las poblaciones pobres de las zonas forestales, abrirá nuevos mercados e incidirá en el crecimiento económico mundial. Los beneficios económicos de los bosques son masivamente subvaluados por los gobiernos y…
Communiqué de presse | 01 2月, 2011
Le monde doit mieux estimer la valeur de ses forêts – UICN
Une meilleure estimation de la valeur économique des forêts améliorera les conditions de vie des populations pauvres qui y vivent, créera de nouveaux marchés et favorisera la croissance économique mondiale. L’apport économique des forêts est massivement sous-estimé par les autorités…
Story | 27 1月, 2011
The value of investing in locally-controlled forestry
Forests are a good investment option. In the words of one of the world’s leading international news and business weeklies:
Story | 02 1月, 2011
IUCN welcomes ‘Forests 2011’ - International Year of Forests
The world’s forests are essential to life in all its diversity and to attaining humanity’s biggest goals such as reducing poverty, curbing climate change and achieving sustainable development. Throughout 2011 IUCN will work towards making sure that forests deliver their maximum potential for…