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08 November 2011
Energy grows on trees: Global forest institutions highlight vital role of forests to cope with future demands for bioenergy, but call for balanced approaches
(Vienna, 7 November 2011) Rising prices of fossil fuel as well as global efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel combustion, places an expanded use of renewable energy high on...
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02 November 2011
Protecting forests, fighting climate change: Moving from REDD+ policy to practice
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** Journalists are urged to register now to attend Forest Day by emailing cifor-mediainfo@cgiar.org With new research showing that forests may absorb up to a third of all fossil fuel emissions,...
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27 October 2011
Forests, potential solution in the fight against hunger
Collaborative Partnership on Forests FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More attention to forest foods and services can improve food security in poor nations 26 October 2011, Rome – The role of forests in providing...
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04 October 2011
As world goes urban, new focus on role of trees in cities
More attention needed to maximize benefits of urban forests3 October 2011, Rome - Focused policies and investments aimed at protecting and managing forests and trees in and around cities are needed to strengthen urban...
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27 September 2011
Indonesia’s leader says he will dedicate final years of his presidency to protect rainforest
For immediate release JAKARTA, Indonesia (September 27, 2011) _ Indonesia’s President on Tuesday vowed to dedicate the last three years of his administration to safeguarding his nation’s rainforests _ a pledge that received...
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21 September 2011
President Yudhoyono invited to give keynote address at major conference on future of Indonesia's Forests and Climate Change
MEDIA ADVISORY Bogor (INDONESIA) 19 September 2011 _ Hundreds of climate change and forestry experts will meet in Jakarta next week to discuss how Indonesia can preserve its rainforests while at the same time ensure the...
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11 September 2011
Better landscape management needed to prevent forest fires
Countries need to pay more attention to fire management on lands bordering forests in order to prevent the 95 percent of wildfires that originate from human activities in forests and adjacent areas, an international partnership...
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