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66-573: The GLF is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on sustainable and inclusive landscapes. It works to catalyze a movement that puts communities first in informing and addressing landscape-level issues. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research-World Agroforestry Center (CIFOR-ICRAF) . As of 2022, the GLF has connected more than 60,000 youth representatives, 90 governments, 10,500 organizations and 275,000 people from 185 countries, and has had

132-712: A secretariat in Bonn , Germany. This is part of an effort by the German government and the city of Bonn to establish a "sustainability cluster" in the city. The GLF is a flagship program of CIFOR-ICRAF with its GLF Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. Current core partners are the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme and 33 Charter Members: As of 2017, the host country partners are

198-919: A 'center without walls', marshaling interdisciplinary research teams in collaboration with partners to tackle forest policy changes. CIFOR works with government agencies and non-governmental organization in the countries where its scientists conduct research. Top partners include the CGIAR, European Union, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation ( NORAD ), Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ( Australian Aid ), US Agency for International Development ( USAID ), BMZ/ BMUB , Global Environment Facility ( GEF ), International Fund for Agricultural Development ( IFAD ), Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs , Austrian Development Agency , British Department for International Development ( DFID ), French Global Environment Facility , and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation . CIFOR's first strategy, set out in 1996, provided

264-744: A collaborator in the FOLUR Impact Program. Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) is a $ 345 million, seven-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility and led by the World Bank. Seeking to transform food and land use systems, the program consists of a global knowledge platform and 27 country projects. Country-level work will focus on accelerating action in landscapes and along value chains for eight major commodities, including livestock, cocoa, coffee, maize, palm oil, rice, soy and wheat. Following

330-456: A global accumulated reach through traditional and social media of more than 2 billion people. The GLF values are to connect with the value of inclusion, share with the value of equity, learn with the value of collaboration and act with the value of innovation. The inaugural GLF event took place alongside the 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 19) in Warsaw , Poland . It heralded

396-537: A global agreement is secured that limits carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) to 450  ppm and temperature increases to 2 °C, effective rules on forestry, and New Zealand having access to international carbon markets. To reduce carbon emissions by 30% below 1990 levels by 2020. During his speech at the conference, Prime Minister of Norway Jens Stoltenberg offered a 40% cut in emissions below 1990 levels by 2020 if it could contribute to an agreement. To reduce emissions 5% below 1990 levels. Prior to

462-465: A major global comparative study on the implementation of pilot REDD+ ( Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation ) projects. The aim of the study is to compare how pilot REDD+ projects are working at national and subnational levels, and share lessons learned from these comparisons for the benefit of everyone involved in designing and implementing REDD+ projects. Essentially, by providing policy makers and communities with this information,

528-753: A move towards more integrated landscape approaches in both the forestry and agriculture sides of the research for development sphere, the Global Landscapes Forum was born in 2013 out of a merger of Forest Day and Agriculture and Rural Development Day (ARDD), which had been annual side events at the United Nations Climate Change conference (COP) since 2007 and 2009 respectively. The GLF Investment Case Symposia are global sustainable finance forums that connect investors with local actors and highlight ways to catalyze private investment in community projects. The events also provide

594-707: A number of universities and research institutes collected quarterly data at the household and village level using standardised definitions, questionnaires and methods. The study sites were chosen to obtain representative coverage of geographical regions, forest types, forest tenure regimes, levels of poverty, infrastructure and market access, and population density. Preliminary results from the study’s global database showed that among those surveyed, forest income – on average – constituted more than one fifth of total household income, while environmental income (forest and non-forest) made up more than one fourth. According to past Director General Frances Seymour, CIFOR considers bridging

660-631: A regular convening space for a community of leading sustainable financial actors to review and launch new innovative strategies for land-based investments. The GLF partners with an array of leading environmental organizations to create meaningful online and in-person events. CIFOR Resilient Landscapes GLF GLF TMG Research Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH LRIDA GRAF GLF BMZ Pulitzer Center BMUV Luxembourg-GLF Finance for Nature Platform Center for International Forestry Research The Center for International Forestry Research ( CIFOR )

726-696: Is Robert Nasi. It has three regional offices: in Burkina Faso (West Africa), Cameroon (Central Africa) and Kenya (East and South Africa). It has project offices in Ethiopia and Zambia (Africa), Vietnam and Laos (Asia), and Brazil and Peru (Latin America). CIFOR is one of 15 centers within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). In implementing its research, CIFOR collaborates with other centers within

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792-633: Is a non-profit scientific research organization that conducts research on the use and management of forests with a focus on tropical forests in developing countries. CIFOR, which merged with World Agroforestry (known by the acronym ICRAF) on Jan. 1, 2019, is the forestry and agroforestry research center of CGIAR , a network of 15 research centers around the world that focus on agricultural research for sustainable development, working closely with governments and other partners to help develop evidence-based solutions to problems related to sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. CIFOR-ICRAF research

858-852: Is a way to reduce global warming. Also the promotion of biofuels by governments concerned about global warming is driving forest clearance in some areas. To respond to these and other challenges, CIFOR devised a new strategy for a new era. Approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2008, the strategy will guide CIFOR's work until 2018. CIFOR is the leading center for the CGIAR Research Programme 'Forests, Trees and Agroforestry' (also known as CRP6). This initiative brings together four Centers who specialise in their respective subjects—the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), CIFOR,

924-457: Is an international research project and network launched by CIFOR in September 2004 and completed in 2010. PEN still exists as a database containing survey data on more than 8,000 households in more than 40 study sites in 25 developing countries. It was the largest and most comprehensive global analysis of tropical forests and poverty, and aimed to put a systematic framework of knowledge around

990-631: Is clearly stated in proceedings from the Australian Senate and policy statements from the government that the Australian emission reductions include land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) with the form of inclusion remaining undecided and whilst acknowledging that they are subject to the forming of accounting guidelines from this Copenhagen conference. In contention is the Australian Government's preference for

1056-1460: Is expecting a 58% increase in emissions. To cut CO 2 emissions intensity by 40–45% below 2005 levels by 2020. To become carbon neutral by 2021. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% (including LULUCF ) below 1990 levels by 2020 if an international agreement is reached committing other developed countries and the more advanced developing nations to comparable emission reductions. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% (excluding LULUCF ) below 1990 levels by 2020 unconditionally. Member country Germany has offered to reduce its CO 2 emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2020. To cut carbon emissions by 15% below 1990 levels by 2020. To cut carbon emissions intensity by 20–25% below 2005 levels by 2020. To reduce carbon emissions by 26% by 2020, based on business-as-usual levels. With enhanced international assistance, President of Indonesia Dr. Yudhoyono offered an increased reduction of 41% by 2020, based on business-as-usual levels. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% below 1990 levels by 2020. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 15% below 1992 levels by 2020. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20–30% below 1990 levels by 2020. To become carbon neutral by 2019. To reduce emissions 50% by 2050 below 2000 levels. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. To reduce emissions between 10% and 20% below 1990 levels by 2020 if

1122-833: Is intended to "deliver actionable evidence and solutions to transform how land is used and how food is produced: conserving and restoring ecosystems, responding to the global climate, malnutrition, biodiversity and desertification crises." It also contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , commitments under the Rio Convention , including the Paris agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change . CIFOR's research and expert analysis help policy makers and practitioners shape policy, improve

1188-595: Is not legally binding and does not contain any legally binding commitments for reducing CO 2 emissions. The conference was preceded by the Climate Change: Global Risks, Challenges and Decisions scientific conference, which took place in March 2009 and was also held at the Bella Center. The negotiations began to take a new format when in May 2009 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon attended

1254-1024: Is organised by CIFOR on behalf of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests . It is held alongside the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP). More than 1,100 people from 82 countries, including 214 official climate-change negotiators and 65 media representatives, attended Forest Day 5 on 4 December 2011 in Durban , South Africa . Previous Forest Days have been held in Bali , Indonesia (2007), Poznań , Poland (2008), Copenhagen , Denmark (2009) and Cancun , Mexico (2010). The 2012 Forest Day (Forest Day 6) coincided with COP 18 in Doha, Qatar, in December 2012. Source: As part of

1320-463: The Bali Road Map , a framework for climate change mitigation beyond 2012 was to be agreed there. On Friday 18 December, the final day of the conference, international media reported that the climate talks were "in disarray". Media also reported that in lieu of a summit collapse, only a "weak political statement" was anticipated at the conclusion of the conference. The Copenhagen Accord

1386-821: The Copenhagen Summit , was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen , Denmark , between 7 and 18 December. The conference included the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties ( COP 15 ) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 5th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties (CMP 5) to the Kyoto Protocol . According to

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1452-794: The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) . The GLF is more than just an organization; it's a network that thrives on community support and engagement. Among its various initiatives, it prioritizes the involvement of youth through the Youth In Landscapes Initiative platform. Additionally, GLFx connects local chapters worldwide to drive tangible progress towards sustainable landscapes. The GLF learning activities directly develop

1518-519: The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Bioversity International . The programme will convene expertise across the CGIAR system, and will partner with research and practitioner organisations around the world. Within the consortium research program, the research focus is organised into five components with the clear objective of enhancing the management and use of forests, agroforestry and tree genetic resources across

1584-739: The United States ; the Agreement was lodged with the United Nations and CIFOR's legal identity as an international organisation was consolidated with a Host Country Agreement between the new Board and the Government of Indonesia in May 1993. Over time, CIFOR increased the focus of its research on forest policy rather than on technical forestry or tree breeding , in order to complement the efforts of national and private-sector institutes. Instead of having laboratories, CIFOR would be

1650-576: The 1992 Earth Summit because it came into existence the following year, the discussions that led to founding CIFOR predated the Earth Summit by several years. In 1991, the CGIAR appointed the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) as the implementing agency responsible for establishing CIFOR and setting up a board of trustees. CIFOR's Establishment Agreement was signed by Australia , Sweden , Switzerland , and

1716-671: The 4th GLF Investment Case Symposium in Luxembourg in 2019, the GLF and the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg launched a longer term partnership: The Luxembourg-GLF Finance For Nature Platform. The 2021-24 partnership will catalyze and accelerate the mainstreaming of sustainable finance and the development of innovative finance instruments that contribute to nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The GLF also focuses on sustainable value chains as

1782-679: The AWG-LCA met to conclude its work at its eighth session, concurrently with the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties which opened in Copenhagen on 7 December 2009. During the conference some countries stated what actions they were proposing to take if a binding agreement was achieved. In the end, no such agreement was reached and the actions will instead be debated in 2010. Listing by country or political union. Sections in alphabetic order, table according to higher objectives. To cut carbon emissions by 25% below 2000 levels by 2020 if

1848-610: The CGIAR—the World Agroforestry Centre , the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Bioversity International —to conduct the CGIAR Consortium Research Programme Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (also known as CRP6). CRP6 objective is to enhance the management and use of forests, agroforestry and tree genetic resources across the landscape, from forests to farms. Although many link CIFOR's creation to

1914-595: The European Union had committed to implementing binding legislation, even without a satisfactory deal in Copenhagen. Last December, the European Union revised its carbon allowances system called the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) designed for the post-Kyoto period (after 2013). This new stage of the system aims at further reducing greenhouse gases emitted in Europe in a binding way and at showing

1980-550: The GLF-led Sustainable and Inclusive Landscapes certificate program, including online courses on landscape leadership, landscape governance, landscape finance, climate action, and biodiverse landscapes. GLFx is the GLF’s program that through the establishment of local chapters supports community-led projects, helps scale up initiatives, drives local action, and enables knowledge sharing, focusing on improving landscapes from

2046-822: The Kyoto Protocol, but said that it would reduce emissions by 20% to 25% as part of an agreement on long-term cooperative action. To reduce emissions by 16% by 2020, based on business-as-usual levels. To cut emissions by 34% below current expected levels by 2020. This is equivalent to an absolute emissions cut of about 18% below 1990 levels by 2020. To reduce emissions unilaterally by 4% below 2005 levels by 2020. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20–30% below 1990 levels by 2020. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. To cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, 42% by 2030 and 83% by 2050. Raw use of UNFCCC CO 2 e data excluding LULUCF as defined during

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2112-654: The Landscape Academy, is the hub for landscape learning and training, offering online and in-person learning opportunities. The Landscape Academy is a collaboration between the GLF, Wageningen University and Research and the UN Environment Programme, as well as the GLF partners, schools and universities across the world. Its aim is to strengthen the capacities of young, current and future professionals in landscape approaches, restoration and governance. As of 2021, over 18,000 learners have enrolled in

2178-787: The Restoration Stewards program – a collaboration between the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) and the GLF – selects young restoration practitioners for a year-long program that provides funding, mentorship, and training to support their restoration work. The GLF Investment Case has become one of the top sustainable finance forums globally, providing a regular convening space for a powerful community of leading sustainable financial actors that review and launch new innovative strategies for land-based investments. 1,800 participants were selected to participate in person at

2244-695: The United Nations declaration of 2011 as the ‘International Year of Forests’, CIFOR convened the Forests Indonesia (Hutan Indonesia) conference on 27 September 2011 at Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta. About 1,000 participants representing government, business/private sector, civil society and donor organisations attended the conference to discuss the future of Indonesia’s forests, which comprise the world’s third largest tropical forest area. The President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono , opened

2310-919: The World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, organised by the Copenhagen Climate Council (COC), where he requested that COC councillors attend New York's Climate Week at the Summit on Climate Change on 22 September and engage with heads of government on the topic of the climate problem. On 28 January 2009, the European Commission released a position paper, "Towards a comprehensive climate agreement in Copenhagen." The position paper "addresses three key challenges: targets and actions; financing [of "low-carbon development and adaptation "]; and building an effective global carbon market ". Leading by example,

2376-402: The capacity of the GLF’s wide-ranging stakeholders, allowing for increased uptake and scaling of sustainable landscape approaches and accelerated action at local levels. Specifically, the GLF works with partners and stakeholders to create and hold tailored training programs and workshops, and to create and curate complementary resources such as toolkits. The center of the GLF's learning activities,

2442-788: The commitments the EU had already done before the Copenhagen meeting. To avoid carbon leakage —relocation of companies in other regions not complying with similar legislation—the EU Commission will foresee that sectors exposed to international competition, should be granted some free allocations of CO 2 emissions provided that they are at least at the same level of a benchmark. Other sectors should buy such credits on an international market. Energy intensive industries in Europe have advocated for this benchmark system in order to keep funds in investment capacities for low carbon products rather than for speculations. The European chemical industry claims here

2508-625: The conference and vowed to dedicate the last three years of his administration to safeguarding his nation's rainforests. The Global Landscapes Forum is an annual conference held alongside the UN climate negotiations, to create a platform for positioning landscapes in the new international agreements on climate and sustainable development. The events bring thousands of negotiators, world leaders, researchers, civil society leaders, business leaders, practitioners and policymakers in agriculture, forestry and development, funding organizations, and media, making it

2574-523: The conference by the UNFCCC for the years 2000 (404.392 Tg CO 2 e ) and 1990 (453.794 Tg CO 2 e ) leads to apparent emissions cuts of 33% (303.294 Tg CO 2 e ), 25% (343.733 Tg CO 2 e ) and 15% (384.172 Tg CO 2 e ) respectively. To cut emissions by 38–42% below projected 2020 levels (if no action was taken) by the year 2020. This is equivalent to a change to emissions to between 5% above and 1.8% below 1990 levels by 2020. In 2009

2640-462: The conference by the UNFCCC for the years 2005 (7802.213 Tg CO 2 e ) and 1990 (6084.490 Tg CO 2 e ) leads to apparent emissions cuts of about 4% (5878.24 Tg CO 2 e ), 33% (4107.68 Tg CO 2 e ) and 80% (1203.98 Tg CO 2 e ) respectively. At the fifth Magdeburg Environmental Forum held from 3 to 4 July 2008, in Magdeburg , Germany, United Nations Environment Programme called for

2706-796: The decision of hiring a youth coordinator, to the formation of the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), and, in only 7 years, to the connection and training of thousands of individuals around the world. YIL is a partnership coordinated by the Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) , the International Forestry Students Association (IFSA) , and Youth 4 Nature (Y4N) . Together, these organizations represent over 60,000 young people working and studying across frontiers and generations to achieve justice and shared prosperity for communities and to support thriving landscapes. Launched in 2020,

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2772-436: The emission reduction range that has been set out by science to avoid the worst ravages of climate change : a minus 25% to minus 40% reduction below 1990 levels by 2020. The AWG-KP still needs to decide on the aggregate emission reduction target for industrialised countries, along with individual targets for each country. Progress was made in gaining clarification of the issues of concern to parties and including these concerns in

2838-483: The establishment of infrastructure for electric vehicles . At this international conference, 250 high-ranking representatives from industry, science, politics and non-government organizations discussed solutions for future road transportation under the motto of "Sustainable Mobility– United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009|the Post-2012 CO 2 Agenda". Technology Action Programs (TAPs) have been proposed as

2904-694: The first four Investment Case events in London (2015, 2016), Washington D.C. (2018) and Luxembourg (2019), while thousands more tuned in virtually via live-stream. These events saw the launch of multiple major sustainable finance innovations, including the Tropical Landscapes Financing Facility (TLFF) in Indonesia and the Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Fund. Building on the fruitful organization of

2970-468: The foundations and direction for research that affected the understanding and practice of forest management throughout the tropics. But the world's forests and the way they are perceived have changed dramatically since CIFOR was established. Foremost among many changes is that forests are today centre-stage in the global debate on how to tackle climate change. Almost 20 per cent of global carbon emissions are caused by deforestation, and so curbing forest loss

3036-416: The gap between research, policy and practice through effective communications is one of its challenges as a research organization. The organization is committed to sharing its research and other information with others in the research community, and also with policymakers, indigenous and community groups, donor agencies, the media and the general public. Forests News Blog The Forests News Blog reports on

3102-403: The genetic resources they contain. Research themes Component 3 focuses on the needs of landscape-level planners and stakeholders, with an emphasis on mechanisms (such as payments for environmental services or PES) for capturing the value of environmental services and for negotiating trade-offs among competing conservation and development objectives. Research themes Component 4 focuses on

3168-512: The goal was to cut carbon emissions by 20% below 2006 levels by 2020; an equivalent of 3% below 1990 levels by 2020. The goal was later changed in early 2010 to 17% of 2005 levels by 2020; an equivalent of 2.5% above 1990 levels. The three most populous provinces disagree with the federal government goal and announced more ambitious targets on their jurisdictions. Quebec , Ontario and British Columbia announced respectively 20%, 15% and 14% reduction target below their 1990 levels while Alberta

3234-541: The ground up. The GLFx network connects and highlights the work of 34 chapters led by grassroots organizations at the forefront of change. Ever since the GLF’s inaugural event in Warsaw, Poland, back in 2013, GLF has meaningfully engaged with youth-led and youth-serving organizations. On this occasion, 10 young professionals from across the world shared their stories and highlighted the key and active role that youth have in landscapes. This initial involvement of 10 people led to

3300-505: The landscape from forests to farms. Component 1 focuses on the needs of smallholder producers, with an emphasis on enhancing the productivity of trees on farms (e.g. through domestication of wild species) and improving access for smallholders to markets for forest and tree products. Research themes Component 2 focuses on the needs of forest managers at the level of the forest management unit, with an emphasis on improved technical and governance approaches to conserving forest ecosystems and

3366-707: The largest, most influential event outside the UNFCCC COP. Forum participants will benefit from joining the interactive process of seeking combined solutions to the complex challenges common to everyone on the planet. Scientific results are made available to the international scientific community and policymakers through publications in international journals, policy briefs and training materials. In addition, CIFOR also disseminates its results in non-English journals, policy briefs, CD-ROMs and manuals. 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference , commonly known as

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3432-704: The latest scientific research, activities and events from CIFOR. It contains news stories, analysis, features, videos and infographics. Sections of the blog include: climate change and energy , human wellbeing, forest management and restoration, food and diets, gender, justice and tenure, value chains and finance, landscapes and the Director General's column. Social Media CIFOR has a Twitter account, YouTube channel and Facebook page. The Forests Asia Summit in Jakarta saw ministers from across Southeast Asia join CEOs, civil society leaders, development experts and

3498-506: The management of tropical forests and address the needs of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods. CIFOR's multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of deforestation and degradation, which often lie outside the forestry sector: forces such as agriculture , infrastructure development, trade and investment policies , and law enforcement. CIFOR has its headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia . The current Director General

3564-527: The meeting, Russia pledged to reduce emissions between 20% and 25% below 1990 levels by 2020 if a global agreement is reached committing other countries to comparable emission reductions. This target had not been announced to the UNFCCC Secretariat before the COP 15 meeting. In the COP 15 negotiations, Russia only pledged to make a 10% to 15% reduction below 1990 levels by 2020 as part of a commitment to

3630-408: The merger of Forest Day and Agriculture and Rural Development Day , reflecting a scientific climate which looked at breaking down research silos and utilizing an integrated landscape approach. The first four major GLF events were held annually on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference . Following a major funding injection from the German government, the GLF moved to establish

3696-444: The need to be closer to the needs of citizens in a sustainable way. To comply with such commitments for a low-carbon economy , this requires competitiveness and innovations. The French Minister for Ecology Jean-Louis Borloo pushes the creation of the "Global Environment Organisation" as France's main institutional contribution, to offer a powerful alternative to the UNEP . A draft negotiating text for finalisation at Copenhagen

3762-511: The needs of policymakers and land managers seeking to build forests, trees and agroforestry into climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Research themes Component 5 focuses on the needs of policymakers and land managers seeking to ensure that the effects of globalised trade and investment flows are beneficial to forests and the communities that depend on forests for their livelihoods. Research themes Source: Over four years, CIFOR and its partner organisations are undertaking

3828-529: The project aims to ensure implementation of REDD+ is as effective, cost-efficient and equitable as possible—and ultimately reduces carbon emissions, deforestation and forest degradation across the world, while producing benefits like poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation. Research for the global comparative study is being undertaken in 11 countries—Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Vietnam. Source: The Poverty and Environment Network (PEN)

3894-432: The removal of non-human induced LULUCF emissions – and perhaps their abatement – from the account, such as from lightning induced bushfires and the subsequent natural carbon sequestering regrowth. Using Kyoto accounting guidelines , these proposals are equivalent to an emissions cut of 24%, 14% and 4% below 1990 levels by 2020 respectively. Raw use of UNFCCC CO 2 e data including LULUCF as defined during

3960-538: The role tropical forests play in poverty alleviation. The project aimed to provide data on the ways that poor people depend on forest resources, in order to both inform mainstream forest policy design and to contribute to the design of policies and projects to alleviate poverty, and thereby contribute to meeting the Millennium Development Goal of 50% poverty reduction by 2015. In order for the socioeconomic data to be uniform and therefore comparable across countries and project sites, research partners (mainly PhD students) from

4026-427: The updated draft of the negotiating text. The first part of the seventh session of the AWG-LCA was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from Monday, 28 September until 9 October, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok , Thailand. The resumed session was held in Barcelona, Spain , from 2 to 6 November 2009. Thereafter,

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4092-422: The world agrees to an ambitious global deal to stabilise levels of CO 2 e to 450  ppm or lower. To cut carbon emissions by 15% below 2000 levels by 2020 if there is an agreement where major developing economies commit to substantially restrain emissions and advanced economies take on commitments comparable to Australia. To cut carbon emissions by 5% below 2000 levels by 2020 unconditionally. It

4158-419: The world. Thousands more participated online or through nationwide broadcasts. There were special learning events with leading global experts on the Green Economy, the Southeast Asian haze crisis, climate change negotiations and the Sustainable Development Goals. Source: Forest Day is a platform for those with an interest in forests and climate change to come together with others and exchange views. Forest Day

4224-418: The world’s top scientists joining to share knowledge on how the region can accelerate the shift toward a green economy by better managing its forests and landscapes. The Summit – organized by the Center for International Forestry Research and co-hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry – was the largest in Asia in recent years and attracted more than 1,000 leading stakeholders from Southeast Asia and across

4290-502: Was drafted by the United States, China , India , Brazil and South Africa on 18 December, and judged a "meaningful agreement" by the United States government . It was "taken note of", but not "adopted", in a debate of all the participating countries the next day, and it was not passed unanimously. The document recognised that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the present day and that actions should be taken to keep any temperature increases to below 2 °C. The document

4356-410: Was publicly released. It was discussed at a series of meetings before Copenhagen. Delegates from 183 countries met in Bonn from 1 to 12 June 2009. The purpose was to discuss key negotiating texts. These served as the basis for the international climate change agreement at Copenhagen. At the conclusion the Ad Hoc Working Group under the Kyoto Protocol ( AWG-KP ) negotiating group was still far away from

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