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    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2015
    France, Honduras, United States of America, Nepal, Germany, Peru, United Kingdom, Canada, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Niger, Eritrea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Morocco, Malaysia, Somalia, Italy, Tanzania, China, Kenya

    FAO and the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD have joined efforts to prepare this discussion paper on sustainable financing for FLR. It provides an overview of existing funding sources and financial instruments that could be used and adapted specifically for the implementation of FLR efforts at the national, regional and global levels. It identifies innovative financing mechanisms to support the achievement of these global targets and discusses the main challenges for enhanced FLR financing.

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    Journal Articles & Books
    April, 2001
    Burkina Faso, Lithuania, Gambia, Croatia, France, Guatemala, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Laos, Bolivia, Canada, Congo, Guinea, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Cyprus, Lesotho, Albania, Madagascar, Italy, Norway, Brazil, Cuba

    This paper presents an overview of the various approaches that developed and developing countries have used in designing national forest funds. It is based on a study of legislation in over forty countries and a review of some of the few empirical studies of forest fund performance. The overview may serve as checklist of issues and options for policymakers who are designing funds. It also may illuminate ongoing discussions about appropriate international roles in forest financing. The paper presents some of the common arguments for and against the use of dedicated funds.

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    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2014
    Serbia, France, Estonia, Belgium, Spain, Chile, Sweden, Germany, China, Australia, Ireland, Austria, Republic of Korea, Finland, New Zealand, United States of America, Italy, Argentina, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Asia, South America, Americas, Oceania, Australia and New Zealand

    Taxonomy and classification of the Salicaceae are addressed in an authoritative manner, with descriptions of all important individual species, but recognizing the differences in philosophy that still exist in these topics. Natural ecosystems are described. Genetic resources of poplars and willows are covered comprehensively, including selection, tree improvement and conservation, as well as the latest developments in genomics.

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    Journal Articles & Books
    November, 2016
    France, Nigeria, Spain, Luxembourg, Sweden, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Ireland, China, Congo, Iceland, Pakistan, Finland, Panama, Laos, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Italy, Cambodia, Paraguay, Norway, Asia

    <p>This publication was prepared for ‘Income for coastal communities for mangrove protection’ project (2015-2016) which aimed to develop a low-cost mechanism enabling investors to responsibly promote mangrove conservation, carbon emissions reduction and sustainable development through the provision of funding to local communities. This report reviews sources of funding for mangrove protection with particular focus on Pakistan, Thailand and Viet Nam.

  5. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2015
    Portugal, Morocco, United Kingdom, United States of America, Mali, Italy, Africa

    L’étude a été menée à l’aide de la plateforme MOSAICC (Modelling System for Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change) MOSAICC est une plateforme intégrée regroupant un ensemble de modèles et d’outils pour évaluer les impacts des changements climatiques à l’échelle nationale. Son architecture a été développée dans le but de permettre aux différents experts de collaborer à distance quel que soit leurs appartenance (ministères, universités, institutions de recherche) en utilisant leurs propres données.

  6. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    July, 2015
    Algeria, France, Nigeria, Australia, United Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Malawi, Eritrea, Côte d'Ivoire, Rwanda, Liberia, South Africa, Italy, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Africa

    This edition of the journal has set out to explore the theme " Forests and People: Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Future”. The academia, research, development community, civil society and individuals working in the forestry sector and related fields are contributing short articles to this edition of the journal. Authors explore the topic from varying perspectives and share their experiences, challenges and dreams on the future of Africa’s forests as they relate to African people and their sustainable future.

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