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1. 2012REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafu and Harriet Smith
   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...
2. 2011Ecosystem MarketplaceDiaz, D., Hamilton, K. and Johnson, E.
   State of Forest Carbon Markets 2011- From Canopy to CurrencyThis second annual State of the Forest Carbon Markets tracks, reports, and analyzes trends in global transactions of emissions reductions generated from forest carbon projects. The data and analysis that follow cover forest carbon activity in compliance carbon markets as well as voluntary carbon markets—such as the voluntary Over-the-Counter (OTC) market and the Chicago Climate Exchange (CC...
3. 2011CIFORLemenih, M. and Kassa, H.
   Opportunities and Challenges for sustainable production and marketing of gums and resins in EthiopiaThis publication sets out the need for vegetation-based land management as a sustainable option for the country’s drylands, and highlights the potential and constraints related to the production and marketing of gums and resins in Ethiopia.
4. 2007FAOMarsh, J. and Smith, N.
   New Bamboo Industries and Pro-poor impacts: Lessons from China and Potential for Mekong CountriesThis paper presents findings from the feasibility study which was composed of contributions by more than 20 consultants from 14 organisations who carried out component studies in Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, China and globally during the first half of 2006. The study explored the potential of the sector through analyses of bamboo resources and farming systems, technology processes, global and ...
5. 2008RECOFTCLemona, B. and Lee, E.
   Pro-poor Payment for Environmental Services: some considerationsThis policy brief discusses PES and considerations related to (1) the enabling conditions to implement a PES mechanism and (2) how the mechanism can be pro-poor. The brief then goes on to survey some potential opportunities for pro-poor PES, and discusses constraints for the participation of the poor and possible negative side effects of PES programs on the poor. Recommendations are made for ...
6. 2010The Princes Charities, International Sustainability UnitPrinces Rainforests Project
   REDD+ and Agriculture: Proposed Solutions from the Private SectorAgriculture is predominantly a private sector activity, carried out by a spectrum of actors from smallholders to large corporations, so a successful REDD+ strategy will need to find ways to incentivise the private sector to increase production, in ways that do not cause further deforestation. This report summarises proposals on how to do this, based on discussions in a series of multi-stakeho...
7. 2010CIFORShoneveld, G., German, L., Andrade, R., Chin, M., Caroko, W. and Reomero-Hernandez, O.
   The role of national governance systems in biofuel development: A comparative analysis of lessons learnedThe rapid increase in biofuel production has been driven largely by policies in industrialised countries aiming to reduce both their dependency on imported fossil fuel products and carbon emissions.This infobrief presents the experiences of several developing countries and argues that the sector expansion under poorly regulated markets could lead to a concentration of economic gains, e...
8. 2010IIEDGreig-Gran, M.
   Beyond forestry: why agriculture is the key to the success of REDD+When it comes to deforestation, the task of reconciling climate and development goals poses a daunting challenge. Forest clearing is both the source of significant greenhouse gas emissions that fuel climate change and, for some farmers, the most practical means for expanding agricultural production to meet rising food demands. 'REDD’ or ‘REDD+’ mechanisms for reducing emissions f...
9. 2011Union of Concerned ScientistsBoucher, D., Elias, P., Lininger, K., May-Tobin, C., Roquemore, S. and Saxon E.
   The root of the problem: What's driving tropical deforestation today?This report discusses latest scientific knowledge on the drivers of deforestation and how they differ across continents. Discussions cover the role of cattle, soy and palm oil production in driving deforestation and the need to reduce the growth in demand for commodities that drive deforestation.
10. 2011REDD-netKristy Graham
    Making REDD+ cross-sectoral: why, how and what are the potential socio-economic impacts?The need for REDD+ to coordinate and involve multiple sectors involved in driving deforestation and forest degradataion is becoming increasingly important. To ensure national ownership and political and social sustainability REDD+ will also need to be harmonised with the objectives of other key economic sectors such as agriculture and energy. This policy brief outlines some key policy options...