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ArticleJournal articleCreating biodiversity safeguards for nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.There have been many trials and pilot experiments to mainstream biodiversity into the climate change regime through initiatives like REDD+ and Ecosystem based approaches. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are being viewed as yet another opportunity to synergize climate and biodiversity actions. However, NbS is being promoted more as a climate solution than a biodiversity solution, while the word “nature” makes it seem like it may be good also for biodiversity. Past experiences show that not all forest-based projects conserved biodiversity, while some turned out to be harmful due to their “mitigation-centric” approach. Carbon sequestration by ecosystems is just a part of the overall services it provides, which include a range of provisioning, supporting, regulating and cultural services. All these are not accounted for when we focus on mitigation. This has led to a fear among the conservation community whether these solutions actually focus on biodiversity or just climate. It is important that NbS considers the overall value of nature beyond its carbon sink capability. Therefore, the socio-ecological systems mechanism needs to be well studied, both through the biodiversity and climate lens, to keep proper safety nets for biodiversity and dependent communities. In this background, this paper discusses: (i) trade-offs associated with former forest-based mechanisms under the climate regime; (ii) path shown by different organizations and researchers for the implementation of NbS; and (iii) ways to introduce biodiversity safeguards for NbS, considering social-ecological interactions. NbS is seen as a broad-spectrum solution and must advocate biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. NbS is taking an important position in both CBD and UNFCCC negotiations and future COPs will be instrumental in deciding the guidelines for NbS. This paper will add to the ongoing debate using also the available literature on NbS since its inception. Keywords: Climate change, Biodiversity conservation, Deforestation and forest degradation, Landscape management, Sustainable forest management ID: 3486767 -
ArticleJournal articleNatural rubber contributions to mitigation of climate change
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The potential of natural rubber to contribute to climate change mitigation is often overlooked. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize available research, mainly from the results of a recent workshop organised by IRSG in collaboration with CIFOR/FTA, IRRDB and CIRAD. Studies have been conducted on the potential contribution of rubber plantations to climate change mitigation in diverse situations, generally focusing on carbon stocked in tree biomass above and below ground. They show that rubber plantations constitute carbon stocks that can be compared to some agroforestry or forestry systems. However, the global GHG emissions balance needs to take into account the effects of conversion to rubber plantation, which is strictly dependent on the previous land use. Conversion of forests or swidden agriculture can lead to substantial carbon emissions especially if swidden agriculture displaced by rubber in turn translates to an area where it converts natural forest. Such studies show the importance of promoting the renewal of existing plantations and to increase productivity, in rubber and associated crops, to reduce the need for additional land. Rubber plantations can also be an effective mitigation measure on degraded lands. There is a considerable potential in use of rubber wood, largely untapped, that would reduce the need for additional wood collection in forests and for timber plantations. Finally, natural rubber and rubber wood can substitute other products highly dependent of fossil energies and are themselves carbon sinks. Keywords: Climate change, Policies, Economic Development, Knowledge management, Value chain ID: 3486615 -
ArticleJournal articleMitigation of climate change effects in Godavari River Basin through forestry interventions
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.The Godavari River has immense environmental, religious, cultural and socio-economic significance for the people of India. The Godavari River basin is the second largest in India and is home to 98.4 million people, who directly or indirectly depend on the river and its tributaries for their livelihood needs. In fact, the river is a life line for the seven beneficiary states and their riparian communities. Exponential population growth and the associated rapid all-round developments along river course, degradation of forests in the catchment areas and riparian zones, change in rainfall regime due to climate change are some of the factors that have affected both the water flow regime and the quality of water in Godavari River. Forests provide large climate change mitigation opportunity at relatively lower costs, along with other significant co-benefits. Keeping this in mind, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, under the aegis of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has prepared a ‘Detailed project report for restoration of Godavari River through forestry interventions’. Through extensive stakeholder consultations and the usage of modern tools of Geographic Information System and Remote sensing, 849 sq km stressed area has been identified along the main stem Godavari and ten of its major tributaries for forestry intervention. The project is expected to increase forest cover over an area of 653 sq km and improve forest cover over another 196 sq km. The potential benefits likely to accrue from the project includes carbon sequestration to the tune of 13.55 million tonnes of CO2 eq over ten years, ground water recharge to the tune of 215 million cubic meter per year, sediment reduction to the tune of 404 thousand cubic meter per year, generation of non- timber forest produce to the tune of Rs.1310 million per year, besides generating 27 million man-days of employment opportunities for riverscape communities. Keywords: [River restoration, Deforestation, Forest degradation, Landscape management, Climate change] ID: 3623068
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2020Esta publicación contiene los principales hallazgos de la Evaluación Global de Recursos Forestales 2020 (FRA 2020). Los datos en FRA 2020 se han obtenido a través de un proceso de informes transparente, rastreable y una red bien establecida de corresponsales nacionales nominados oficialmente. La información proporcionada por FRA presenta una imagen completa de los bosques del mundo y las formas en que el recurso está cambiando. Una imagen global tan clara apoya el desarrollo de políticas, prácticas e inversiones sólidas que afecten a los bosques y la silvicultura. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookEvaluación de los recursos forestales mundiales 2020
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2021La FAO completó su primera evaluación de los recursos forestales del mundo en 1948. En ese momento, su principal objetivo era recopilar información sobre el suministro de madera disponible para satisfacer la demanda de reconstrucción de la posguerra. Desde entonces, la Evaluación de los recursos forestales mundiales (FRA) se ha convertido en una evaluación integral de los recursos forestales y su condición, gestión y usos, que abarca todos los elementos temáticos de la ordenación forestal sostenible. Esta, la última de estas evaluaciones, examina el estado y las tendencias de los recursos forestales durante el período 1990-2020, basándose en los esfuerzos de cientos de expertos en todo el mundo. La producción de FRA 2020 también implicó la colaboración entre muchas organizaciones asociadas, lo que redujo la carga de presentación de informes en los países, aumentó las sinergias entre los procesos de presentación de informes y mejoró la coherencia de los datos. Los resultados de FRA 2020 están disponibles en varios formatos, incluido este informe y una base de datos en línea que contiene las aportaciones originales de los países y territorios, así como estudios documentales y análisis regionales y mundiales preparados por la FAO. Los invito a utilizar estos materiales para apoyar nuestro viaje común hacia un futuro más sostenible con los bosques.. -
Book (series)Manual / guideSmall-scale poultry production
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This technical guide promotes sustainable small-scale, family based poultry production. It gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of small-scale poultry production in developing countries and includes sections on feeding and nutrition, housing, general husbandry and flock health. Regional differences in productions practices are also described. The guide provides the technical and scientific "building blocks" needed to develop sustainable programmers for small-scale poultry production. It w ill be of practical value to those keeping or planning to keep poultry and as a valuable technical reference for poultry specialists, researchers, students and those interested in broader rural development issues.