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1. 2012REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafy na Harriet Smith
   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.
2. 2012REDD-netRichard Kimbowa, David M. Mwayafu na Harriet Smith
   Water resources management and REDD+ in East Africa (Swahili)Shughuri za MKUHUMI zinaweza kuwa na manufaa zaidi ya kupunguza uzalishaji wa hewa ya Ukaa na kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabia nchi. Katika misitu ambayo hutoa huduma mbalimbali kama vile katika vyanzo vya maji ambavyo pia vinahifadhi bioanuai za kipekee,thamani ya huduma zote inaweza kuwa kubwa maradufu kuliko thamani ya Kaboni peke yake
3. 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...
4. 2012REDD-netDavid Mwayafu, Richard Kimbowa and Kristy Graham
   A toolkit to assess proposed benefit sharing and revenue distribution schemes of community REDD+ projectsThis Toolkit to assess proposed Benefit Sharing and Revenue Distribution Schemes of Community REDD+ Projects has been developed as part of REDD-net’s aim of strengthening the ability of community-based institutions to address REDD+ issues, with benefit sharing being a key issue in the design of equitable REDD+ policies and projects at the national and community levels. ...
5. 2011REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafu and Gerald Kairu
   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...
6. 2011Christian Aidalison Doig and Mohamed Adow
   Low-carbon Africa: leapfrogging to a green futureThis report demonstrates the considerable potential Africa has to achieve the win goals of tackling poverty and the threat of climate change by pursuing a low-carbon development pathway. The report argues that it is possible to lift Africa out of energy poverty without increasing Greenhouse Gases emissions. It gives examples of the potential for low-carbon energy in six sub-Saharan African co...
7. 2011REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafu and Harriet Smith
   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.
8. 2011REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafu and Harriet Smith
   Water resources management and REDD+ in East AfricaREDD+ may contribute more than just climate change mitigation. If REDD+ is implemented in key catchment areas, it can also contribute to restoration and sustenance of water flows in key catchments. This paper outlines the linkages between REDD+ and water resources management in East Africa, and suggests how the synergies between the two can be maximised.
9. 2011REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafy and Harriet Smith
   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...
10. 2011REDD-netKimbowa Richard, David Mwayafu and Harriet Smith
    Agriculture, food security and REDD+ in East AfricaAgriculture and food security is a particularly important issue for the East Africa Community, and one which has been identified for regional cooperation. REDD+ has the potential to contribute to these objectives, and some strategies to do this have been identified in early REDD+ strategy documents in the region. This article outlines the links between agriculture and REDD+ in East Africa and...