It was a roller coaster ride for REDD+ at the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC-COP18), which took place from November 26th to December 7th. Negotiators took a pass on finalizing key elements of an international mechanism to reduce emissions from tropical deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+)- the second largest source of the second largest source of emissions that cause climate change. MORE>
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 Greetings! Thank you for subscribing to CANOPY. In this issue, we are pleased to report on the REDD+ related outcomes of UNFCCC-COP18 in Doha, Qatar. We are also excited to present a new Case Study on REDD+ readiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can also hear and see first-hand accounts of this work in the video highlighted below. A PDF print version of this newsletter is also available.
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Indigenous peoples showcase REDD+ in action at UNFCCC-COP18
Representatives of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) organizations from five Amazonian countries showcased indigenous REDD+ pilot projects at an official side event at UNFCCC-COP18. They are part of COICA, a coalition of organizations from nine Amazonian countries.
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NEW Learning Session 7: Satellite data for REDD+ MRV
Wednesday, January 30, 10:00 EST/1600 CET
Join Aurélie Shapiro, Remote Sensing Specialist with WWF-Germany, as she takes us a through an overview of satellite data for REDD+ MRV. Learn about a number of available data sources, how to select imagery based on timing resolution, and how to budget for imagery for forest mapping and monitoring.
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ARCHIVE Learning Session 6: REDD+ at UNFCCC-COP18, outcomes and next steps
In December, WWF's Forest and Climate Initiative hosted a webinar on the outcome of REDD+ at the recently held UNFCCC-COP18. An online video archive of the session is available free to all audiences.
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Bruce Cabarle
INTERVIEW: Bruce Cabarle, Leader of WWF's Forest and Climate Initiative, answers key questions on the REDD+ outcomes at UNFCCC-COP18.
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Scorecard: UNFCCC-
COP18, Doha, Qatar
From 26 November to 7 December, 2012, the 18th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC-COP18) took place in Doha, Qatar. View WWF's snapshot scorecard to see how we rated the meeting's REDD+ outcomes.
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Promoting Amazon forest conservation in Peru through REDD+
Meet Alonso Córdova WWF Peru Coordinator in Madre de Dios, Peru -- where WWF has partnered with local communities to promote REDD+.
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Bornean Orangutan
The endangered Bornean orangutan (P. Pygmeaus) is one of only two species of great apes found in Asia. However, orangutan populations are declining at an alarming pace as their forest habitats are cut for timber or burned to create space for palm oil plantations. REDD+ work in Borneo is vital for the survival of this vulnerable species.
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REDD+ for People and Nature: Case study of an integrated approach to REDD+ readiness in Mai-Ndombe, DRC
This publication presents experiences, lessons learned and stakeholder testimonies in a non-technical and user-friendly way. The goal is to build the capacity of REDD+ practitioners around the globe and to inform REDD+ policy decisions. MORE >
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Inspiring Practice: Fostering Participation and Cross-Cultural Dialogue
This new publication reflects upon the experience of developing the Amazonian Indigenous Roundtable for Environment and Climate Change in Colombia and can serve as a guide for others exploring similar activities. It is the first in a new series of REDD+ capacity tools called Inspiring Practices launching in 2013.
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REDD+ for People and Nature:
Flory Botamba (WWF-DRC REDD+ Project Manager) introduces the Mai-Ndombe REDD+ project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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