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The Financial Costs of REDD - Evidence from Brazil and Indonesia
This study discusses the financial costs of abating greenhouse gas emissions through reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD). It is written from the perspective of an institutional investor seeking cost-effective mitigation options. A review of empirical data from Brazil and Indonesia suggests that REDD may, in many areas, provide a cost-effective mitigation option, with estimated costs lying in a range of US$ 2-10 per ton of CO2e. …
22 Jan 2010 | Downloads - Publication
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Comptabilité carbone: formation organisée par l'UICN au Burkina Faso
Du 1 au 5 décembre 2009, s'est tenue une formation en comptabilité carbone destinée aux cadres du Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie (MECV) du Burkina Faso. L'objectif du cours consistait à soutenir les efforts locaux de mise en place de projets forestiers suscpetibles de bénéficier d'un financement par le marché international de crédits carbone. …
18 Jan 2010 | Events - Event
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What are Global Temperate Grasslands worth? A case for their protection
A Review of Current Research on their Total Economic Value …
27 Nov 2009 | Downloads - Publication
Achieving carbon offsets through mangroves and other wetlands
The Danone-IUCN-Ramsar partnership will be hosting a three day expert workshop on "Achieving carbon offsets through mangroves and other wetlands" from 9 to 11 November at the IUCN/Ramsar Headquarters. … | French
03 Nov 2009 | Events - Event
Tropical Cyclones: Impact on Coastal Livelihoods
The coastal zone of Bangladesh is highly prone to disasters, particularly tropical cyclones and storm surges.The agriculture and fisheries sector suffer the most. This study points out a number of steps and policy options for coping with the change and sustaining livelihood activities using scientific, technological and institutional measures. …
20 Oct 2009 | Downloads - Publication
A Gateway to Payments for Ecosystem Services
The Gateway offers an introduction and sense of direction into the complicated world of payments for ecosystem services (PES). It is tailored for researchers, practitioners and decision makers interested in using economic incentives in support of conservation and poverty reduction efforts in tropical forests. …
09 Jun 2009 | Downloads - Publication
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L'économie au service de la conservation - atelier technique en Afrique de l'Ouest
Le 24 avril 2009, un atelier méthodologique sur le thème de l’économie de l’environnement a été organisé dans le bureau régional de l’UICN à Ouagadougou. …
19 May 2009 | Downloads - Document
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Delivering Multiple Benefits from Forest Carbon Markets
The prospect of linking carbon markets with forest conservation is a popular topic within the environmental community. The 4th IUCN World Conservation Congress provided a high-profile platform to exchange ideas on the role of forests as carbon stores. Animated by presentations spanning a variety of perspectives, the Global Thematic Workshop was one of the major events dedicated to this ecomplex issue. With hundreds of delegates in attendance, valuable insights were shared on the socio-economic and ecological risks and opportunities of forest carbon projects. …
29 Oct 2008 | Events - Event
Making REDD Work for the Poor
This Poverty Environment Partnership (PEP) report is dedicated to the increasingly popular topic of 'Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation' (REDD). Making REDD Work for the Poor outlines how the design of REDD could infuence its poverty implications and the key requirements for ensuring that REDD works for the poor. …
29 Oct 2008 | Downloads - Document
The nature of drylands: Diverse ecosystems, diverse solutions
This magazine features over 30 articles on drylands from IUCN Members and Commission experts around the world. It illustrates the diversity of the drylands and dryland issues and provides an insight into the far-reaching work of IUCN’s membership in dryland areas of the world. …
26 Sep 2008 | Downloads - Publication
