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Alianzas Innovadoras para la Conservación de los Ecosistemas Hídricos en Perú - El caso de la Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca y el MERESE de Arequipa
La Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca (RNSAB) es una de las 77 Áreas Naturales Protegidas del Perú, y ocupa prácticamente un tercio de la cuenca Quilca – Chili (26%). La RNSAB forma parte del Sistema Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SINANPE), fue creada en el año 1979 inicialmente para la[…]
State of the Blue Carbon Market
An Ocean of Potential
By Tundi AgardyMany countries have already catalyzed major action toward carbon emissions reductions through reducing deforestation, forest degradation, conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+). The opportunities for ocean and coastal ecosystems to complement these mitigation efforts are many and are aided by the extensive experience gained through forest carbon initiatives. However, […]
Pathways to value
Achieving a breakthrough for international climate finance for tropical forest conservation
By Rupert EdwardsReversing the global trend of tropical forest loss remains the largest barrier for natural climate solutions contributing to climate goals at their fullest potential. This paper looks at past challenges to scaling finance to end tropical deforestation and restore degraded forests. We then consider a set of core “pathways to value” for REDD+. Within these […]
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Does the EU Deforestation Regulation Comply with WTO requirements?
By Duncan BrackIn recent years, global concern over deforestation has intensified, alongside heightened recognition of the role consumer countries play in this loss through the demand for “forest-risk commodities” like beef, soy, palm oil, and timber. In response, many nations, particularly in Europe, North America, and Asia, are adopting regulatory frameworks to sever the link between their […]
Illegal Deforestation and Agricultural Commodities: Uganda
By Forest Policy, Trade, and Finance InitiativeAgricultural conversion is the main driver of forest loss in Uganda. The majority of Uganda’s forest-risk agricultural products are sold and consumed domestically (particularly cassava, beef, maize, and groundnuts). Shifting agriculture is responsible for 94 percent of Uganda’s forest loss, with a further two percent linked to commercial agriculture and mining. While there are good […]
State of the Voluntary Carbon Market 2024
By Alex ProctonEcosystem Marketplace (EM) publishes our annual State of the Voluntary Carbon Market (SOVCM) report–a series now approaching the two-decade mark–to provide a comprehensive overview of the global supply and demand of voluntary carbon credits. We interview and collect annual disclosures from market participants representing the majority of project developers and credit resellers, and combine this with registry […]
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Estado del Mercado Voluntario de Carbono 2024
By Alex Procton
Catálogos de Artesanato
Português A cadeia de valor do artesanato se configura como de extrema importância para os povos originários, destaca-se pela riqueza cultural e a diversidade de peças produzidas por talentosas artesãs, que não apenas preservam tradições ancestrais, mas também promovem autonomia e sustento para suas comunidades. Através da Iniciativa Comunidades e Governança Territorial da Forest Trends, […]
Haciendo el Camino 2024
Resultados del Proyecto Infraestructura Natural para la Seguridad Hídrica
By Mia SmithLas sequías, inundaciones, incendios y huaycos de los últimos años demuestran la vulnerabilidad del Perú ante los riesgos hídricos y climáticos. La infraestructura natural–como bosques, bofedales, pastizales, matorrales y páramos– junto con las prácticas tradicionales de conservación del agua y los suelos, contribuyen a reducir estos riesgos. También proporcionan importantes beneficios colaterales, como la mitigación […]
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Journey towards Water Security 2024
Results to Date, Natural Infrastructure for Water Security Project
By Mia Smith
Liberia Forest Concession Review: Phase II
In 2014, the Government of Norway signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of Liberia (GoL) promising US$150 million to support sustainable development that reduces deforestation and forest degradation. As part of the agreement, the GoL is required to complete an independent investigation that examines the legality of existing logging contracts. The GoL contracted[…]
China’s wood-based forest product imports and exports: trends and implication
By Y. WANG, X. SUN and C. ZHUThis paper presents trends in China’s forest product imports and exports during 1998–2019, by analyzing trade data from China’s General Customs Administration (GCA). It was found that over the past two decades both imports and exports of forest products have experienced huge growth, making China an important player in the global forest products market. China’s […]