New tree-planting and water-use methods boost soil carbon to aid food security in Africa
Experts also warn that trading soil carbon 'may have undesirable consequences' for food security.
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Mangroves being destroyed at “an alarming rate” yet not mentioned in Rio+20’s zero draft
BOGOR, Indonesia (14 March, 2012)_“Oceans” will be one of the key issues under discussion at Rio+20 to ensure the protection of marine resources, yet mangroves – whose carbon sequestering ability and raft of ocean ecosystem services are being lost at an "alarming rate" -- are not mentioned at all in the summit’s zero draft agenda.
Indonesia sets aside 45% of forest-rich Kalimantan to be world’s lungs
The move may protect up to 8.5 million hectares of extra forest and peatland.
Preserving peatlands benefits orangutans, makes economic sense, experts say
The presence of 'charismatic' species may boost the marketing value of carbon credits for corporations.
California working with global governors group to include REDD+ in trade scheme
The American state is moving forward, well ahead of national actors.
Private sector sees hope in REDD+ from Australia, California market schemes
“Everybody is waiting for those policy signals to emerge.”
On eve of major forestry conference, Indonesia’s President issues decree to cut GHG emissions
JAKARTA, Indonesia (26 September, 2011)_Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday issued a decree with a national action plan to reduce greenhouses gas emissions - a goal that can only be achieved by safeguarding the country’s forests.
Indonesia calls for public to improve moratorium map
BOGOR, Indonesia (8 August 2011)_ The Indonesian government is calling for public participation to help improve a map of primary forests and peatlands used to implement a two-year moratorium on new forest concessions to ensure maximum protection of these valuable resources.