ASEAN-Swiss Partnership on Social Forestry and Climate Change
This article summarises the ASFCC programme that has developed and integrated social forestry approaches into the climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies of ASEAN and the member states.
A Knowledge Tree for social forestry
The Knowledge Tree is an online platform providing a rich source of information about and guidance on implementing efficient, equitable and effective social forestry practices in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Working Group on Social Forestry
The ASEAN Working Group on Social Forestry (AWG SF) is a government driven social forestry network in Southeast Asia.
Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme
The NTFP-EP is a collaborative network of over 60 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) working with forest-based communities to strengthen their capacity i
Integrating ecosystem- and community-based adaptation
Ecosystem- and community- based both have valuable benefits, but are often used in isolation.This article describes lessons learned from the integration of both approaches in the EcoAdapt project.
Fundecor
FUNDECOR is a Costa Rican Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1989 through international cooperation.
The Center for People and Forests
RECOFTC is an autonomous international organization that envisions a future where the people of the Asia - Pacific region live equitably and sustainably, in and alongside thriving forests a
ROBIN
Tropical forests provide us with foods, fibres and medicines, they filter water and control its flow. They also 'soak up' carbon dioxide from the air, mitigating climate change. The REDD+...
Ibero-American Model Forest Network
The IAMFN (or RIABM from its Spanish name) is a network supported internationally, which work is concentrated in the promotion of good management practices of natural resources, linking different t
FORCC Laos PDR
Village scene. Photo by Edson Walker
Objectives: This project aims to analyze the role of forests in enhancing the resilience of societies to climate change, and...
FORCC Honduras
Forested mountains in Honduras. Photo by Josiah Townsend
Objectives: This project aims to analyze the role of forests in enhancing the resilience of societies to...
Forests and adaptation
Adaptation measures are needed to reduce negative impacts on forests and maintain ecosystem, which also reduce vulnerability of people through providing ecosystem services.
Indicators for assessing the vulnerability of Ujung Kulon National Park
The highly endangered Javan rhino. Photo courtesy Ujung Kulon National Park and WWF. National Geographic.
Climate change will increase the pressure on the park’s...
Forests and synergies between adaptation and mitigation
Mitigation and adaptation are the two strategies for addressing climate change. Mitigation is an intervention to reduce the emissions sources or enhance the...
