Resources tagged "bioenergy"
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REDD+ and energy for rural development in East Africa (Swahili)Kutokana na kuongezeka kwa mahitaji ya nishati katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki pamoja na ongezeko la haraka la idadi ya watu ambao wanategemea sana kuni, MKUHUMI inatakiwa kusaidia kupunguza madhara katika rasilimali ya misitu iliyobaki kwa kusaidia upatikanaji wa vyanzo nafuu na mbadala vya nishati.
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.
REDD+ and energy for rural development in East AfricaDue to the rising energy demand in East Africa, with a fast growing population that is heavily reliant on fuel wood, to be effective REDD+ needs to contribute to reducing pressure on the remaining forest resources, while promoting affordable, alternative, renewable energy options. This article examines the linkages bewteen REDD+ and energy in East Africa, and suggests ways in which these stra...
Report from the REDD-net East Africa workshop and writeshop on benefit sharing and REDD+ and other sectorsThis report summarises the outcomes of a workshop held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in August 2011. The theme of the workshop was benefit sharing in REDD+ and the interactions between REDD+ and the key sectors of energy, agriculture and water in East Africa.
Bundles of energy: The case for renewable biomass energyThis report examines the emerging role of biomass energy as potential for green economies and climate change mitigation and adaptation in non-OECD countries. It suggests that a serious consideration of biomass development into national policies would contribute to rural employment, poverty reduction, incentives for sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation and adaptation.