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Issue date: 
May 20, 2010

Tanzania: Norway to organize Oslo climate conference

A MAJOR global conference to form the first real genuine partnership to fight climate change through Reduction of Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries will be held in Oslo, Norway later this month.

The conference which is expected to be attended by the Minister of State at Vice President's Office responsible for the Environment, Dr Batilda Buriani, will be hosted by the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jens Stoltenberg.

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May 13, 2010

European CO2 traders cautiously welcome U.S. bill

(Reuters) - A U.S. Senate climate bill, unveiled on Wednesday, has garnered general support from European carbon market players, though some have raised concerns over a few components of the proposed legislation.

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May 17, 2010

Carbon Credits for Preserving Forests: How Does It Work?

What is REDD?

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May 17, 2010

From Copenhagen To Cancun: Forests and REDD

Background on REDD

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May 11, 2010

The Carbon Hunters

The Carbon Hunters was reported by Mark Schapiro, produced by Andres Cediel & co-produced by Daniela Broitman.

STORY SYNOPSIS
In a remote corner of Brazil's Atlantic coast, they say time is a fiction. This ancient forest is seemingly unspoiled by modern life -- beyond the reach of men, machines, and markets.

But a closer look reveals something very different happening here.

REDD+: Guyana

In April, Guyana submitted a revised Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP), which provides an overview of the country's planned strategy for developing REDD Readiness.

Issue date: 
13 May 2010

Top 10 implications of the American Power Act for REDD

The American Power Act (APA), a draft bill proposing a cap and trade system for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, was introduced yesterday in the US Senate by its two mai

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May 14, 2010

Germany's millions to help curb carbon through 2015

This week Central America and the Dominican Republic launched a new plan backed by Germany to combat climate change in the region.

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4 May 2010

REDD improves forest provision of ecosystem services

Actions to reduce emissions  caused by  deforestation and degradation (REDD) also enhance ecosystem services, according to a new report. Using a case study from the Amazon it indicated that REDD support schemes can also help maintain water levels and quality and protect soil from erosion.

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May 13, 2010

Can direct payments avert deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon?

In a bid to find a solution to the dual crises of climate change and deforestation, the REDD program has emerged as a potential "win-win" conservation idea.

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