March 8 was unusual for those residing between Kisangani and Yangambi, as they thronged the road waving at the cars…
Corporate news
2017
Help us make Forests News even better
CIFOR’s Forests News site is running a public survey to ensure that the best quality news on forests and landscapes…
New EU-funded CIFOR project supporting people and forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The European Union-supported endeavor – the next phase of CIFOR and the EU’s collaboration in the DRC – will focus efforts in Yangambi and Kisangani.
CIFOR Priorities 2017: Science that impacts forests and people
Research going forward has been designed around six thematic areas, which are aligned with the SDGs to maximize global impact under the new climate and development agenda. Areas of research focus this year will include: climate policy, gender and forest management, forest landscape restoration activities, migration, bushmeat, responsible finance and more.
CIFOR extends term of Director General Peter Holmgren
The Board of Trustees of CIFOR is pleased to announce the extension of its Director General Dr. Peter Holmgren for an additional two-year term. Dr. Holmgren has served as CIFOR’s Director General since 2012.
Research to enhance transparency in Indonesia’s land sector
30 January 2017 – CIFOR this month brought its latest research on land-sector transparency to a multi-stakeholder workshop in Jakarta,…
CGIAR and CBD reinforce support for the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and the Aichi Targets
Forests play a key role in countering impacts from climate change, poverty and food insecurity. Recognizing the importance of forest…
CIFOR and UNEP team up to work on sustainable landscapes
11 January 2017 – Landscape and forest restoration will be a key area of focus in 2017 under a new…