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Book (stand-alone)Guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies 2013
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No results found.Forests provide fresh water, soil protection, carbon sequestration, and other valuable resources that forest-dependent communities have relied on for millennia. Quantifying these goods and services has been the focus of considerable attention in recent years. But even if we can agree on how much they are worth, how do we pay for such goods and services? Given that most of the forests in Asia and the Pacific region are state owned, mechanisms on ways to receive funds from outside national treasur ies need to be sought taking account of the role of public institutions, the interests of local communities, payment for ecological services and promotion of private sector investment. This publication provides a set of guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies to invigorate the forestry sector and enhance sustainable forest management. -
ArticleTrajectory of forest management to meet climate challenge: Policy formulation in Jharkhand (India)
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
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No results found.Climate change is one of the defining issues of contemporary world, closely related to economic development based on natural resources. Impacts and risks related to climate change can be reduced and managed through adaptation and mitigation. A sustainable development approach may render solution for mitigation of Green House Gases and simultaneously, may also delve into the prospects of adaptation. For example ecosystem based adaptation (EBA) to climate change has potential to achieve objectives of REDD+. The economy of Jharkhand state of India is closely tied to its natural resource base and climate sensitive sectors like forestry, agriculture, water and health. An adverse impact on these sectors and climate related hazards exacerbate other factors, often with negative outcome which threatens livelihood option to the poor and marginalized people. The policies and documents enunciated by the government of India and subsequently by the government of Jharkhand recognize the potential for synergies between climate change mitigation and approach adopted for adaptations. Forests play an important role in climate change. Mitigation and Adaptation are two options for addressing climate changes. As per IPCC LULUCF Report, we have three types of mitigation activities in the forestry sector- Afforestation, Reforestation and avoiding deforestation. Forests play a role in adaptation of communities dependent on forests by providing local ecosystem services. A REDD+ approach is necessary for forest conservation and to maintain carbon stock. Sustainability of forests management is an essential component to meet climate challenge. The paper reviews area of vulnerability, area of improvement, action and policy thrusts which can make forests more resilient to natural disasters and shocks. It also discusses future drivers of land use change, connecting REDD+ for Sustainable Forest Management, enhancement of forest carbon stock and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Keyword: Climate challenge, Forest management, Jharkhand, Policy ID: 3485943 -
Book (stand-alone)Strategic Framework for Integrated Application of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security and African Union Framework & Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa 2021
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No results found.Given the complementarities that exist between the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (VGGT) and the Framework and Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa (F&G), there is a need to achieve a coordinated approach to their application to ensure that the objectives they pursue are attained in a coherent, sustainable, efficient and mutually supportive manner. The Strategic Framework for the Integrated Application of VGGT and F&G presented in this document addresses this necessity directly, in recognition of the need to develop and leverage the synergies that exist between the two instruments through strengthened partnerships and cooperation, ensuring that the advancement of responsible governance of tenure in Africa is achieved.
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