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DocumentGambia Case Study: Prepared for FAO as part of the State of the World’s Forests 2016 (SOFO) 2016
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No results found.The forest cover of The Gambia comprise of woodland, savannah woodland, mangroves and tree and shrub savannah. The majority of the population depends entirely on these forest types for the supply of various products and services ranging from firewood, poles, construction timber and non timber forest products etc. It also provides a wide range of habitats for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.Read the full report of the State of the Wor ld’s Forests (SOFO) 2016.
Read the Brochure of the State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2016.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetThe Gambia
Action Against Desertification
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Fact sheet about activities of Action Against Desertification in The Gambia. ction Against Desertification is an initiative of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) in support of the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel initiative and UNCCD national action programmes to combat desertification. -
DocumentForests and climate change in the Asia-Pacific Region 2010
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No results found.This publication is one of a series of publications produced by the Forests and Climate Change Programme of FAO in an effort to strengthen countries’ capacities to mitigate and adapt to climate change through actions consistent with sustainable forest management. The primary objective of this study is to provide an overview of the actual and potential impact of climate change on forests and forest dependent people in the Asia-Pacific region, of climate change mitigation opportunities i n the forestry sector, and of needs for effective national and regional responses. The study examines the major issues and developments related to climate change impacts and responses in the region as regards forests and highlights related opportunities for regional action to address gaps and needs. FAO is working through its Regional Forestry Commissions as well as other regional and sub-regional processes to encourage regional cooperation in the area of forests and climate change. This publication is intended to provide a point of departure for identifying and catalyzing regional action to complement and enhance national efforts. The publication will be of interest to specialists and policy-makers in forestry and climate change in the Asia Pacific region as well as forest managers, students and general audiences interested in learning more about forests and climate change in the region.
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