Managing Risks to Agricultural Livelihoods: Impact Evaluation of the Harita program in Tigray, Ethiopia, 2009–2012
This analytical document evaluates the impact of the joint R4 Rural Resilience Initiative, which is carried out by WFP in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in 2009 -2012.
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ENG, ENG (Summary)
Organization:
WFP, Oxfam America
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2013
Language:
English
The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) Annual Reports
This activity reports highlight the impact of R4 Rural Resilience Initiative on farmers, helping them to improve the way they manage risks to their livelihoods and food security. R4 extends drought insurance to farmers in Ethiopia and farmers in Senegal. The initiative was also launched in Malawi and Zambia.
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2014, 2015
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Adaptation, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) Quarterly Report, Apr-Jun 2015
This activity report outlines the key accomplishments of Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) during the January to March 2015 quarter. This document highlights the beginning of the R4 implementation phase in Malawi and Zambia, and continued expansion in Ethiopia and Senegal.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Human Security, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Food Security Climate Resilience Facility (FoodSECuRE): Supporting Community Resilience-Building Before and After Climatic Attack [Fact Sheet]
This guidance document introduces Food Security Climate Resilience Facility (FoodSECuRE), which is the first global financial tool to trigger funds before a disaster occurs.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Health, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
How Disasters Drive Hunger [Infographic]
This visual resource shows disasters affect hunger and malnutrition, and how hunger and malnutrition increase disaster risk.
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ENG, FRE
Theme:
Health
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Health, Human Security, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Audio-Visual Resource
Publication date:
2015
Information Note: Cancun Safeguards, SIS and Summary of Information (Asia-Pacific)
This gudance document presents a summary of lessons emerging from the Expert Consultation in Bangkok, March 11-12, 2015.
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ENG
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Carbon Pools and Multiple Benefits of Mangroves in Central Africa – Assessment for REDD+
This analytical document presents that the mangroves of Central Africa which are found in Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, could be amongst the most carbon-rich ecosystems in the world. Each hectare of cleared pristine mangrove is estimated to release 1,299 tonnes of C02 per year. However, until mangroves are included in the national definition of forests, many countries will be unable to access carbon incentives, improved governance, jobs and a range of other benefits under the global REDD+ programme.
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ENG, FRE
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
Benefits of Forest Ecosystems in Zambia and the Role of REDD+ in a Green Economy Transformation
This analytical document assessws the economic value of Zambia’s forest ecosystem services. The study estimates that, when ecosystem services provided by forests are accounted for, forests make a direct contribution to the national economy equivalent to about 4.7% of gross domestic product (GDP), which rises to 6.3% with the application of multiplier effects.
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ENG, ENG (Summary), ENG (Flyer)
Organization:
UNREDD, Government of Zambia
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Green Jobs/Economy, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Forest Ecosystems in the transition to a green economy and the role of REDD+ in the United Republic of Tanzania
This analytical document aims to assess how deforestation affects the economy of the United Republic of Tanzania, both by looking at the limited ecosystem goods and services currently reflected in GDP. The findings show that investment in the forestry sector has a positive impact on the incomes of rural households in comparison to stimulating output from other sectors, meaning that investment in forestry could contribute to alleviating poverty.
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ENG, Kiswahili (Summary), English (Summary)
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, Green Jobs/Economy, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
The Role and Contribution of Montane Forests and Related Ecosystem Services to the Kenyan Economy
This guidance document estimates these economic values, by means of best international analytical practices and environmental and economic evidence from Kenya, and shows that montane forests have consistently been undervalued in conventional national accounting. The findings underline the need for better management, increased investment in montane forests and innovative policy instruments.
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ENG
Organization:
UNREDD, Republic of Kenya, Kenya Forest Service
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Multiple Benefits in the Democratic of the Congo: Valuation and Mapping Feasibility Study
The analytical document presents existing data and information on forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mapping and valuation of environmental services, both in terms of indirect and direct use benefits.
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ENG, FRE
Organization:
UNREDD, Democratic Republic of Congo
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Environment, Forestry, REDD, Technology, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
The Role of Forests in a Green Economy Transformation in Africa
This analytical document provides an analysis of the role of Africa’s forests in the continent’s future green economies. The report points to stark, problematic realities for people of Africa, markets and ecosystems from continuing deforestation and forest degradation. It also offers a glimpse of the positive potential of forests as countries shift toward resource-efficient and sustainable green economies.
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ENG, FRE
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
Planning for REDD+ in Panama: Securing Social and Environmental Benefits
This analytical document provides examples of areas where REDD+ actions could potentially deliver individual specific benefits, in addition to the climate mitigation benefits of REDD+.
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ENG, SPN
Organization:
UNREDD, UNEP, FAO, UNDP
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Environment, Forestry, REDD, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, Spanish
Mapping multiple benefits of REDD+ in Paraguay: using spatial information to support land-use planning
This technical document illustrates how spatial analyses can support REDD+ planning processes in Paraguay. The maps presented show the areas where REDD+ actions may deliver a range of additional benefits. The benefits examined reflect priorities identified by national stakeholders in Paraguay, and include the role of forests in storing carbon, controlling soil erosion and supporting biodiversity and livelihoods.
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ENG, SPN
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, Land Use Management, REDD, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, Spanish
Policy Brief 7: Fiscal Incentives for Agricultural Commodity Production: Options to Forge Compatibility with REDD+
This policy document explores ways of aligning government subsidies and other fiscal instruments with the objectives of REDD+, which aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
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ENG, SPN
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Finance, Forestry, REDD, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Policy Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, Spanish
Sixth Consolidated Annual Progress Report of the UN-REDD Programme Fund
This activity report provides updates on key results of its REDD+ partner countries in 2014.
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ENG, FRE, SPN
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, Land Use Management, REDD, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French, Spanish
UNESCO, Climate Change and COP21
This activity report outlines UNESCO’s contributions to rethinking sustainability globally, which include a wide range of projects. Grouped under five main themes covered by our mandate, the document reflect the multifaceted nature of climate challenges and associated mitigation and adaptation solutions
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ENG, FRE
Organization:
UNESCO
Theme:
Education
Topic:
Culture, Education, Environment, Water, Gender, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
Scientific Summary for Policy Makers on Harmful Algal Blooms
This technical document explains Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), which occur in nearly all aquatic environments and can cause harm to aquatic ecosystems, including plants and animals, and to humans via direct exposure to water-borne toxins or by toxic seafood consumption. This document investigates the causes, impacts and mitigation options, including management issues associated with harmful algal events and their impacts on ecosystems and society.
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ENG
Organization:
UNESCO, Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research, Global Ecology and oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms
Theme:
Health
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Water, Chemicals and Waste, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Discover Ocean Time Series
This visual resource presents complex scientific information on ocean acidification in a clear and understandable. It provides an important reference point for scientists, policy-makers and anyone else interested in understanding how ocean acidification affects our oceans and the vital services they provide.
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ENG
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Environment, Water, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Audio-Visual Resource
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Highlights of the World Oceans Day, 8 June 2015, UNESCO – On the road to COP21
This visual resource highlights the key messages coming out of the high level events, round tables and workshops organized at UNESCO on 8 June 2015, to celebrate the World Oceans Day. The messages are the result of a comprehensive and interactive day-long discussion between Heads of State, decision-makers, scientists, youth, and representatives of civil society and the private sector.
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ENG
Organization:
UNESCO, Ocean and Climate platform, Suez Environment, China Cup International Regatta, Tara Expeditions, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Environment, Water, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Audio-Visual Resource
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
