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ASB Interview - Why agriculture needs to be part of REDD

An interview with ASB Global Coordinator Dr. Peter Akong Minang by Jeff Haskins, Burness Communications If a REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation) mechanism is included in the Kyoto Protocol's successor agreement, will this be a major win for the forestry community? Yes, definitely. This will open up new opportunities... More

Talking Biocarbon with Africa's MPs

Africa's Biocarbon is key to mitigating climate change and benefiting millions of smallholder farmers. This was the message that Dr. Peter Akong Minang from ASB shared with legislators from across Africa at the Pan-African Parliamentary Conference on Climate Change from 25-27 June 2009. Dr. Minang was invited to speak by the parliamentarians to give... More

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Avoided Deforestation with Sustainable Benefits
Peat Swamp

Approximately 20% of emissions that are due to loss of forests and peatlands cannot remain outside the purview of climate change mechanisms. Curbing deforestation is a highly cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Learn more about our work on Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD)

Download our report Opportunities for Avoided Deforestation with Sustainable Benefits (November 2007)

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- PolicyBrief - The Case for Investing in Africa's Biocarbon Potential

- PolicyBrief - Africa's Biocarbon Interests: Perspectives for a new climate change deal

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