FSC is proud to unveil its new corporate 2-minute video. The video is extremely simple, designed as a series of small clips, due to be published later. The video is available on the FSC website and will be promoted on social networks. Read more...
A recently published quarterly executive summary takes us to the heart of COMIFAC’s Annual Work Plan 2014 and gives us a picture of the implementation status of its operations for the period running from July to September 2014. In this summary note, you will learn about activities conducted under the following components: (i) Planning, monitoring and evaluation of implementation of the Convergence Plan; (ii) Communication, subregional consultation and capacity building; (iii) Coordinating implementation of the Convergence Plan and Partnerships; and (iv) statutory meetings. Read more...
Develop a platform for dialogue and exchanges on gender issues in order to support COMIFAC in mainstreaming gender into all initiatives relating to the conservation and sustainable management of the Congo Basin forests; such was the main objective of COMIFAC’s ad hoc gender committee revamp workshop which took place in MBALMAYO, Cameroon, from November 24 to 25, 2014.
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During 2014 your varied contributions have greatly enhanced our shared partnership. Together we have made real and concrete progress while steadily growing the scope of our initiatives and community! As this year closes and another begins, many challenges await us in 2015 and it is our sincere hope that we will advance our collective efforts to mobilize the international community on behalf of the Congo Basin, and to support its regional institutions ECCAS – COMIFAC. We will continue to promote the initiatives, programs and projects of our partners on the ground who we commend for their courage and dedication in working tirelessly to improve lives and sustain the invaluable natural resources of the Congo Basin. Read more...
The Africa Adaptation Knowledge Network (AAKNet) is pleased to present the 9th Issue of the Africa Adaptation Newsletter with theme CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY AND AFRICA: A NEEDED IMPETUS TO BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE?. This issue offers a comprehensive overview of the latest adaptation practices and technologies, policy issues, project news, events and climate warnings amongst many in Africa and beyond. Read more...
The study was conducted over a period of 6 months with interviews of concessionaires from Central Africa and importers in Europe. This report presents the main findings of the research based on these interviews. The ultimate aim of the research study is to inform decision makers in Europe and the private sector on causes of the contraction of the demand for FSC certified tropical timber in the European Union. Find more...
RAFM: Promoting, in Africa and the Congo Basin, the emergence of an inclusive local governance model that is transformative and prompts growth, shared wealth, equity and sustainability - The AMFN within the IMFN - The African arm of AMFN – AMFN’s economic impact strategy – AMFN’s achievements... Read more...
The film portrays the experience of the EU-funded DACEFI-2 project, implemented by WWF-Gabon, the association Nature + and the faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (ULG). Pioneering the concept in Gabon, the pilot project culminated in the establishment of Gabon’s first community forests, in collaboration with the Ministry of forestry. Find more...
On the path to implementation of the Aichi targets - 2020 and 2050 ... Strong mobilization to support implementation of the Aichi targets... 6th edition of the World Parks Congress - The Congo Basin attracts attention ... Major announcements by Congo Basin countries distinguishing themselves... Blue Gabon... A support-rallying "Congo Basin Initiative" Pavilion at the WPC - the Whole World converges around the Congo Basin... Read more...
From 22 to 24 October 2014 in Yaounde, Cameroon Holding of the FOREST GOVERNANCE FORUM (FGF), co-organised by IDL Groupe, CIDT and FODER, and funded by DFID and the European Union. This international meeting gathered a multitude of participants from West and Central Africa representing ministries in charge Forests in different countries, CSOs, indigenous and local population organisations, diplomatic representations, development agencies, sub-regional organisations and donors. Read more...
Fund reaches capitalization level of USD 10.14 billion following Additional pledges at COP20 in Lima - Lima, Peru, 9 December 2014 – The Governments of Australia and Belgium today joined other nations in pledging to the Green Climate Fund, committing AU$ 200 million (Australia) and EUR 51.7 million (Belgium) to the Fund, respectively. The announcements were made at the High‐level Ministerial Session on Climate Finance that was held at COP20 in Lima, bringing total pledges of contributions to the Fund to approximately US$ 10.14 billion equivalent. This amount includes all pledges made by 24 countries since GCF’s initial resource mobilization efforts started in July this year. Read more...
Climate-Smart Landscapes: Multifunctionality in Practice is about a 'landscape approach' to achieving multiple climate, social, development and environmental objectives. It builds on climate-smart landscapes as a growing platform and pathway towards achieving multi functionality. This book in 27 chapters draws strongly from practices, methods, examples and considerations for applying landscape approaches to achieve multifunctional outcomes and in particular, address the complex challenge of climate change. Read more...
The XIV World Forestry Congress is now inviting applications for events. The XIV World Forestry Congress (WFC) is a major opportunity for the world’s foresters, forest supporters and intersectoral partners to gather, share expertise and experiences, and project a vision of the future role of forests in global sustainable development. This will be the first WFC convened in Africa, and the organizers are encouraging broad participation...
Read more...Decision-makers from developing countries can now access capacity development for REDD+ readiness and implementation through the UN-REDD Programme's REDD+ Academy. A new video just released by the Programme explains what the REDD+ Academy is all about - from an idea just one year ago, to a very successful first session for the Asia-Pacific region held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 28 October to 6 November.
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3 December 2014 — A new book released today details real-world stories of efforts to reduce carbon emissions in tropical forest countries, a leading option for slowing climate change now under discussion at the UN climate talks in Lima. Read more...
Much of the commercial forest sector remains chaotic and badly governed. There is little evidence that ‘trickle-down’ wealth distribution from either logging or strict conservation has ever materialised, a view that is supported by recent independent evaluations of some of the main international backers of these sectors[1]. Read more...
Bangkok, Thailand, 25th November 2014—Declarations from recent global summits reflect continuing high-level political will to tackle the multi-billion dollar international trade in illegal wild animals and plants, and they need to be followed up by concrete steps on the ground, increased allocation of technical and financial resources, and sustained political commitment, WWF and TRAFFIC said today.
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