Indigenous Peoples Call for REDD Moratorium - 15 Dec, 2011
A new coalition of indigenous peoples and local communities called for a moratorium on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) programs, a key part of the negotiations for a new international climate treaty that took place over the last two weeks in South Africa. Read more... Reduced Emissions from Deforestation Opening Window for Green Economy Transition - 15 Dec, 2011
Countries across the developing world are engaging with developed country governments and the private sector to simultaneously reduce emissions from forests and fast track transitions to a low carbon, resource efficient Green Economy. Read more...
The Peatland Biodiversity Management Toolbox: A handbook for conservation and management of peatland biodiversity in Southeast Asia. Now available in eBook.
Manual for the Control of Fire in Peatlands and Peatland Forest: The book explains technical steps for fighting fire in the field and provides examples of fire prevention in peatland through the use of ponds and blocked ditches as fire breaks.