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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    November, 2016
    Algeria, Fiji, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Gambia, Chile, Burkina Faso, China, Iran, Guyana, Niger, Ethiopia, Thailand, Morocco, Malaysia, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Tunisia, Senegal, Turkey, Uruguay

    The publication aims to provide a broad range of data and statistics on forests, and the impact and benefits that forestry has on our environment. It also offers some general information and data about the impact forests and forestry can have in mitigating the effects of climate change, as well as information concerning how they are, in turn, affected by climate change.

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    Reports & Research
    December, 2012
    Algeria, France, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic, Cyprus, Portugal, Tunisia, Senegal, Lebanon, Brazil, Greece

    The Collaborative Partnership on Mediterranean Forests (CPMF) has the purpose to improve implementation of policies for sustainable management of forests and environmental services provided by forest ecosystems in the context of climate change.

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    Journal Articles & Books
    November, 2015
    Egypt, Nigeria, United States of America, Mozambique, Peru, Indonesia, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Republic of Korea, Colombia, Panama, Nepal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nicaragua, Turkey, Belize, Italy, Cambodia, India, Mexico, Brazil

    This publication contains key messages from the International Conference on the Economics of Climate Change Mitigation Options in the Forest Sector, organized by FAO and held online in February 2015. It summarizes key points from 51 technical presentations and panel and plenary discussions of 6 thematic sessions: afforestation and reforestation, reduced deforestation and degradation, changing forest management practices, wood energy, green building and sustainable packaging.

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    Reports & Research
    December, 2010
    United States of America, Spain, Israel, Chile, China, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Venezuela, Kenya, Morocco, Japan, South Africa, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia, Argentina, India, Brazil, Greece

    This guide complements the Food Security and Climate Change Challenge Badge activity booklet. The resources and activity ideas are designed to support you and your group and to help you educate children and youth about climate change and food security. The guide contains simple teaching tools to make learning appealing and fun, and provides a selection of activities and exercises to carry out individually or in your group. The guide can be used to achieve the Food Security and Climate Change Challenge Badge or can be used separately.

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    Reports & Research
    December, 2006
    Algeria, France, United States of America, Chile, Ukraine, China, Indonesia, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Iran, Italy, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, Myanmar, Argentina, India, Turkey, Brazil

    Globally, according to FRA 2000, planted forests account ed for only 5% of forest area, but up to 35% of industrial roundwood supply. This is anticipated to rise to 40-44% by 2020. Planted forests reflect a higher social, environmental and economic importance than their area would suggest. Many countries have existing planted forest data that is not based upon forest inventory, is incomplete and often outdated. Thus it is difficult to measure and plan the quantity and quality of planted forest resources and the provision of goods and services that they supply.

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    Reports & Research
    December, 2015
    France, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Chile, Germany, China, Bolivia, Finland, Malaysia, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Brazil, Russia, Paraguay, Hungary, Norway, Europe

    Meeting Name: European Forestry Commission
    Meeting symbol/code: FO:EFC/2015/11 - ECE/TIM/2015/11
    Session: Sess.38 - Sess.73

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    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 1997
    Honduras, Belize, Chile, Germany, Peru, Guatemala, Jamaica, Canada, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, South Africa, Turkey, Italy, Ecuador, Argentina, Bahamas, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba

    The present issue of Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) goes to press immediately following the Eleventh World Forestry Congress held in Turkey 13-22 October 1997, which more than 4000 colleagues from 145 countries attended. In regard to the conservation and use of forest genetic resources, the Congress, in its deliberations and report, stressed that action to conserve, manage, sustainably utilize and enhance forest genetic resources is an urgent priority.

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    Policy Papers & Briefs
    December, 2016
    Algeria, Morocco, Iran, Dominican Republic, Gambia, Turkey, Chile, China, Uruguay, Ghana, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Vietnam, Thailand, Asia, Africa, Americas

    An overview of: why forests are vital for sustainable agriculture; trends in land-use change; countries that show good practices; recommended action.</p> This flyer promotes the 2016 edition of the biannual FAO<i> State of the World’s Forests </i>report. <i>The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2016</i> shows that it is possible to increase agricultural productivity and food security while halting or even reversing deforestation, highlighting the successful efforts of Costa Rica, Chile, the Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Tunisia and Viet Nam.

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    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2014
    Algeria, Fiji, Finland, Honduras, Gambia, Chile, Guatemala, China, Indonesia, Australia, Congo, Niger, Nepal, Liberia, South Africa, Nicaragua, Turkey, Italy, Bhutan

    Within the framework of modern governance, accountability means acknowledging responsibility for delivery. The UN system, as a global public service, needs to set an example by providing information to its member countries, governing bodies, partners and other stakeholders on its major achievements and resources in an easy-to-read format. Yet many of the activities carried out by the UN system in general, and FAO in particular, are not well known.

  10. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    December, 2016
    Algeria, Morocco, Iran, Dominican Republic, Gambia, Turkey, Chile, China, Uruguay, Ghana, Tunisia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Vietnam, Thailand, Asia, Africa, Americas

    This infographic illustrates key facts from the 2016 edition of the biannual FAO<i> State of the World’s Forests </i>report. <i>The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2016</i> shows that it is possible to increase agricultural productivity and food security while halting or even reversing deforestation, highlighting the successful efforts of Costa Rica, Chile, the Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Tunisia and Viet Nam.

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