Resources tagged "agriculture"
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Perceptions of access and rights to forest land in indigenous and mestizo communities at the agricultural frontier: lessons for REDD+ governance in the BOSOWAS Biosphere reserve, NicaraguaThis REDD-net article provides a qualitative analysis of the perception and knowledge of representatives of mestizos and indigenous populations on the formal and informal rights to access and use of forest land in the Biosphere Reserve BOSA WAS (RBB) in Nicaragua.
Agriculture, food security and REDD+ in East Africa (Swahili)Kilimo, Usalama wa Chakula, na MKUHUMI katika Afrika Mashariki Kilimo na usalama wa chakula ni suala la muhimu katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki na moja ya mambo ambayo yametambuliwa na kupewa kipaaumbele katika ushirikiano wa kikanda. MKUHUMI ina uwezo wa kuchangia katika kufikia malengo haya, na baadhi ya mikakati kwa ajili ya kufanikisha suala hili taya...
Swidden, Rubber and Carbon Can REDD+ work for people and the environment in Montane Mainland Southeast Asia?Swidden (also called shifting cultivation) has long been the dominant farming system in Montane Mainland Southeast Asia (MMSEA). This paper describes how agricultural policies and institutions have affected land use in the region over the last several decades and the impact these policies have had on the livelihoods of swiddeners and other smallholders. It also explores whether incentivizing ...
Building bridges between REDD+ and sustainable agriculture: Addressing agriculture's role as a driver of deforestationThe potential role of forests in reducing of global greenhouse gas emissions is attracting considerable interest from the international community. Deforestation and forest degradation is largely being driven by forces outside the forestry sector. Many of these forces are closely tied to agriculture. For this reason, an isolated sectoral approach focusing solely on forests cannot succeed in im...
REDD+ and other sectors in East Africa: opportunities for cross-sectoral implementationAs REDD+ implementation will affect many actors, it is important that it involves a multi-stakeholder process, involving governments and civil society in East Africa. This paper outlines the status of REDD+ processes, opportunities and challenges in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and points out current and potential synergies between REDD+ and the key economic sectors of agriculture and food sec...
REDD+ and adaptation to climate change in East AfricaIn East Africa REDD+ has the potential to contribute to national adaptation objectives, however if uncoordinated, it also has the potential to increase vulnerability in key sectors such as agriculture, energy and water resource management. This paper outlines the linkages between REDD+ and adapation strategies in the region, and highlights where these could be strengthened.
REDD+ and other sectors in East AfricaThis series of short articles outlines the linkages between REDD+ and key other sectors in East Africa. To view each of the publications, click on each title below.
Agriculture and Climate Change: A Scoping ReportThe report is intended to provide context and analysis for addressing agriculture in international climate negotiations, with the aim of helping to inform climate negotiators and other stakeholders by identifying options and unpacking issues of interest; and not to express opinions or be prescriptive in any way. The report will focus on agricultural production and food security; early action ...
Agriculture and Climate Change Policy Brief: Main Issues for UNFCCC and BeyondThis summary seeks to provide key points for policymakers focusing on the unique aspects of agriculture when considered in the context of climate change. It emphasizes actions that can be taken when considering agriculture’s multiple objectives, from providing adequate food for growing populations to protecting the environment and ensuring resilience to future climatic changes. it briefly d...
The Road to Durban: Hopes and ChallengesThis document briefly revisits the progress made from Cancun to the last intersessional held in Panama in October 2011, and then tackles the emerging political issues that the authors believe will shape discussions in Durban and beyond, among them the fate of the Kyoto Protocol and the role of the EU, and the increasing centrality of climate finance and the emerging role of business in influe...