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1. 2012UW-Madison Land Tenure CenterNaughton-Treves, L. and Day, C., (Editors)
   Lessons on land tenure, governance and REDD+: Case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America This volume of case studies collates publications resulting from the Oct. 21-22, 2011 Land Tenure and Forest Carbon Management Workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin/Madison’s Land Tenure Center (LTC), Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, and Geography Dept. Emerging from these case studies and workshop discussion is the theme that REDD revenues s...
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. 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...
5. 2011IIEDIsilda Nhantumbo
   REDD+: Ready to engage private investors?The prospect of gaining carbon credits by acquiring land to implement REDD+ has caught the eye of the private sector. In many countries, including Papua New Guinea and Republic of Congo, there are reports of a carbon rush. In Mozambique, private investors have expressed an interest in acquiring more than 22 per cent of the country’s land for REDD+. But Mozambique, like many developing count...
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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...
9. 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...
10. 2011FAO
    Climate Change for Forest Policy-Makers - An approach for integrating climate change in forest programmes in support of sustainable forest managmentThis document is published as a key part of the effort by the Forestry Department of FAO and the National Forest Programme Facility to assist countries address emerging policy issues related to forests and climate change through integrating climate change considerations into national forest programmes. It is the outcome of a thorough consultative process with active engagement of countries an...