Forests are complex systems that are the home to people, plants, animals and insects. They provide us with many important ecosystem services and thanks to their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen the forests of the world are often described as the lungs of the Earth. The sector can play an active role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation and land use changes. Sustainable forestry and agroforestry practices can provide innovative sustainable landscape management to safeguard multiple ecosystem services for the provision of economic opportunities that support local livelihoods. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.
Georgia is a rich forested country (approximately 40% of the area). A massive wildfire was raging in Borjomi - Kharagauli National Park in the summer of 2017. It lasted over a month. The protected territory of Borjomi - Kharagauli is in a central part of the Caucasian throat and includes the eastern part of the Lesser Caucasus mountains. The uncontrolled fires can put such ecological values in danger due to the increased number of visitors.
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During the last two decades, sand and dust storms (SDS) phenomena have escalated in the world and particularly in West Asia and the Southern and Western parts of Iran, especially in Khuzestan province. The affected areas are faced with low food security. This is a threat to human life, flora and fauna in the affected regions. According to several studies, the intensity and frequency of dust storms due to climate change has increased in Iran.
Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action: an initiative by the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement
The UNFCCC Technology Mechanism is setting in motion an initiative to explore the potential role of artificial intelligence as a powerful technological tool in advancing and scaling up transformative climate solutions for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, particularly for the most vulnerable communities.
Afric Apiculture Consortium (AHC) is an apex umbrella body of Apiculture Value Chain actors in Africa comprising Private Sector, Academia, Research, and Government body agencies, NON-governmental organizations, Associations, Co-operatives, Community and Welfare based groups partnering with development partners in the value chain.
ACT is working to improve access to high-quality, affordable, and long-term health and education, as well as WASH and rainwater harvesting systems, by strengthening local capacity to mitigate the effects of climate change. It has a wide range of experience providing bespoke modules and IEC material on WASH and trainings, ranging from grassroots to policy and planning levels.
Ramboll is an independent consultancy and engineering firm, created in 1945 in Denmark and composed today of around 15 000 experts. Ramboll has nearly 300 offices spread over 35 countries, mostly in Northern Europe, USA, India, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The Ramboll Environment and Health (REH) division boasts 2,500 experts striving to solve environmental, health, and social issues around the globe. They have earned a reputation thanks to their technical and scientific excellence, innovation, and client se
EBDGlo is a consulting company, based in the city of Rio de Janeiro, with a global outreach of clients, collaborators and projects. It provides consulting services in the conceptualization of development projects and programs, their design, execution and evaluation.