June 2010

Issue date:

Mai. 10, 2010

RISI-Series: ICT – Killing paper off with a greener image? Part I

Issue date:

14 June 2010

Finland puts emphasis on renewable wooden energy in order to mitigate climate change

Finland’s forests are a substantial carbon sink. In 2008 Finland’s forests sequestrated 35 million tons of CO2. In Finland strong emphasis has been put on the mitigation issues by promoting the use of wood.

Issue date:

June 14, 2010

No sale of forest environment services without gov’t say-so

Environmental services provided by Guyana’s forests cannot be sold without the agreement of the government, Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud says.

Issue date:

12/06/2010

'Green' pulp mill eyed for province

A group of investors that includes actor Woody Harrelson is hoping to produce high-quality, eco-friendly paper from wheat and flax straw in southern Manitoba for the likes of Staples and Office Depot.

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May 19, 2010

Good Practice Guidance on the Sustainable Mobilization of Wood in Europe

According to a new publication, if Europe is to achieve its renewable energy objective of 20% by 2020, it must step up the supply of wood from its sustainably managed forests. In Europe, only 60% of the annual natural growth of the forests is currently being harvested.

Issue date:

31/05/2010

The Norway-Indonesian REDD+ partnership FAQ

Since the new partnership on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation between Norway and Indonesia was signed last Thursday, the Royal Norwegian Embassy has received a number of questions on how the partnership will work and why Norway chose to work with Indonesia.

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June 2010

As money for carbon-reducing forestry programs increases, so too does fraud and corruption

As rich countries continue with plans to pour money into forestry programs in the developing world as a way to combat climate change they should heed warnings that the programs will fail to reduce carbon emissions, strip local citizens of their ownership rights, and be ridden with fraud and co

Issue date:

June 11, 2010

Critics slam new climate change proposal in Bonn

BONN, Germany -- A new round of climate talks ended Friday with rich and poor countries both sharply criticizing a new text meant to pave the way toward a deal to halt global warming.

Issue date:

8 June 2010

Give decision makers access to the value of nature's services

Finance ministers must realise that mounting devastation of ecosystems harms economic development

Issue date:

June 3, 2010

Improved forest management should be included in ongoing discussions of REDD policy

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June 2010

RISI-Series: ICT – Killing paper off with a greener image? Part I

Finland puts emphasis on renewable wooden energy in order to mitigate climate change

No sale of forest environment services without gov’t say-so

'Green' pulp mill eyed for province

Good Practice Guidance on the Sustainable Mobilization of Wood in Europe

The Norway-Indonesian REDD+ partnership FAQ

As money for carbon-reducing forestry programs increases, so too does fraud and corruption

Critics slam new climate change proposal in Bonn

Give decision makers access to the value of nature's services

Improved forest management should be included in ongoing discussions of REDD policy

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June 2010

RISI-Series: ICT – Killing paper off with a greener image? Part I

Finland puts emphasis on renewable wooden energy in order to mitigate climate change

No sale of forest environment services without gov’t say-so

'Green' pulp mill eyed for province

Good Practice Guidance on the Sustainable Mobilization of Wood in Europe

The Norway-Indonesian REDD+ partnership FAQ

As money for carbon-reducing forestry programs increases, so too does fraud and corruption

Critics slam new climate change proposal in Bonn

Give decision makers access to the value of nature's services

Improved forest management should be included in ongoing discussions of REDD policy

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