How innovation is driving change in forestry?

Join us for this hybrid series of technical sessions to find out about some of the outstanding innovations that are helping to protect forests and unlock the many benefits they bring.

Innovation and technology are revolutionizing the way we protect and use forests as the world faces unprecedented challenges threatening human well-being and nature. New solutions are transforming forestry, allowing more accurate mapping and monitoring, empowering Indigenous Peoples to be the guardians of forests, promoting ecosystem restoration and driving the development of more sustainable wood and forest products.

Watch the webcast or join the Zoom webinar. Interpretation will be provided in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian.

Programme

Master of Ceremonies: Julian Fox, Senior Forestry Officer and team leader, Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms

13.00-13.30 Opening

Opening remarks from Zhimin Wu, NFO Director, FAO 

Video remarks from The Rt. Hon. Graham Stuart, Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, United Kingdom 

Launch of the International Day of Forests video

Welcome remarks from Rebecca Moore, Director, Google Earth

Launch of “Open Foris Ground” application 

Signing of the Google-FAO Memorandum of Understanding (Zhimin Wu, NFO Director and Rebecca Moore, Director, Google Earth)

Save Our Next Life

CIFOR-ICRAF scientists caution not to abandon forest carbon offsets, in wake of critical coverage

Carbon offsetting is a popular strategy for individuals and companies looking to offset their carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change. One way to do this is through planting forests or trees. While this approach has its benefits, it also has its drawbacks

Forest carbon offsets and REDD+ can help reduce deforestation and forest degradation – but those without proper oversight may have limited impact

Effective REDD+ projects can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities – and the women within those groups – as well as reducing deforestation and forest degradation and providing additional tree cover in agricultural landscapes

To meet the Paris Agreement goals, we must reduce our use of fossil fuels by 90%, and REDD+ remains an effective solution for sectors that cannot be decarbonised, while also supporting biodiversity and ecosystem services

An article in The Guardian on 18 January 2023 questions the effectiveness of REDD+ and forest carbon offsets if projects lack the proper oversight and monitoring standards necessary to achieve their goals of reducing carbon emissions and forest degradation.

But scientists at the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) are cautioning governments from abandoning the practice altogether, emphasizing the critical need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and the effective role REDD+ can play in mitigating the effects of industries that cannot decarbonise.

“Carbon offsetting is often presented as a panacea or as a dangerous distraction in relation to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. It is neither one nor the other,” says Dr Robert Nasi, acting CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF, a global research and development organisation with more than 75 years of experience in harnessing the power of trees, forests, and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods, and inequity.

To achieve the goals set by the Paris Agreement, we must drastically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels by 90%. But as not all sectors can be decarbonised, this is where scientifically sound, equitable and transparent carbon offset schemes can play a role. Forests and trees (and the oceans) are particularly effective at absorbing and storing carbon dioxide. They also provide many other benefits: they are home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, and they help to regulate the Earth's climate by releasing water vapour and absorbing sunlight. Forests also help to protect against soil erosion and flooding and provide resources such as timber and non-timber products.

Win-win forest and tree-based solutions thus include:

Protecting intact, and largely intact, forests to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services. Indigenous-controlled lands play a major role here

Managing production forests and plantations better, to provide much-needed materials for shifting from a fossil-fuel-based to a bio-based economy, and replace materials with high carbon impact like cement and steel

Increasing the presence of trees in agricultural lands through diverse agroforestry systems

Restoring, in a locally adapted and accepted manner, the vast amount of degraded land on our planet, to yield a bundle of critical ecosystem-based goods and services

Each of these solutions has the potential to become forest or tree-based carbon offsets; they also bring along a myriad of other benefits, with carbon storage becoming one of the by-products of better care of our land.

However, carbon offsetting through forests and trees also has its downsides. One major concern is that these projects can displace local communities, particularly in developing countries where land is often scarce. Furthermore, many carbon offsetting projects take place in remote areas, making it difficult to monitor and verify the actual carbon sequestration taking place. Another problem with carbon offsetting through forests and trees is that it is often a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Trees and forests take time to mature and reach their full carbon sequestration potential, and even then, they may not be able to fully offset the emissions being produced.

In sum, carbon offsetting through forests and trees can be a valuable tool in the fight against climate change, but it is important to approach it with caution. Careful consideration must be given to the potential negative impacts on local communities and the need to monitor and verify carbon sequestration. It is also important to recognise that while carbon offsetting through forests and trees can help, it is not a substitute for reducing our overall carbon emissions. It’s clear that carbon offset projects will never be able to curb the emissions growth if fuel-fed power stations continue to be built or petrol cars continue to be bought.

“We are like the Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland who needs to run endlessly to stay in the same place,” says Nasi. “This is not to say that carbon offset projects should stop – quite the opposite. We must continue to restore forests and peatlands while also scaling up renewable energy and energy efficiency projects via offset schemes. But it cannot simply be an excuse to continue business as usual. Like the Red Queen, we must run faster if we want to go somewhere.”

Related research

Safeguards at a glance: Supporting the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in REDD+ and other forest-based initiatives

Environmental Justice in the REDD₊ Frontier: Experiences from the Amazon and Beyond

Lessons towards rights-responsive REDD+ safeguards from a literature review

Queer MTL Things to Do: March 2023

It takes more than a little snow and cold weather to keep Montréalers from enjoying the city’s neighbourhoods and events, and March is no different! Every month, Montréal’s queer calendar is stuffed full of exciting events, parties and performances. Here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city this month. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

✨ The Visual Arts Centre McClure Gallery presents an all-new solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Kama La Mackerel titled Who sings the queer island body? from March 3 to 25, 2023, with a vernissage and artist-guided gallery tour on March 2, and an Art Hive gathering with La Mackerel on March 4.We highly recommend experiencing these works by one of Montréal’s most forward-thinking and celebrated queer artists up close and in person!

EVENTS

✍️ HommeHomo brings Drink & Draw back to Bar Le Cocktail on March 1, 2023, featuring live models and drink specials. 

👠 Belen and Nora Vision host RESURGENCE—A Seance Produced Queer Cabaret on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the MainLine Theatre.

😆 In support of ASTEEQ, the Comedy Retakes! Fundraiser is at Le Frigo Vert on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Watch as panels of comedians brainstorm unmissable TV sitcom ideas live—and then vote on which ones you’d actually watch!

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club will meet and discuss the novel Tomboy Survival Guide by Ivan Coyote on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Archives gaies du Québec.

🤘The Cult of AnarchKey presents the Pop Punk Revival Dance Party + Pop-Up Drag Show on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Turbo Haüs. Performers include Korra AnarchKey and mystery surprise guests.

🐦 Queer Birders meet at Parc Angringnon on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Find details and meeting point on Facebook. 

😆 Better Than Your Therapist is both a comedy panel show and a dating mixer on March 5, 2023 at the Diving Bell Social Club—the perfect place to find someone with that GSOH you’ve been looking for. Tickets at the link. 

😆 Live variety show How to Show Comedy? featuring queer and ally performers is at the Diving Bell Social Club on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. 

🎥 As part of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Georgette presents the premiere of the documentary TOUTES LES FXMMES with a special screening, Q&A and DJ set by Virginie B. Find information at Eventbrite.

📚Dr. Marika Cifor speaks on her book Viral Cultures: Activist Archiving in the Age of AIDS on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Grab a ticket at Eventbrite.

🎥 Filmmakers and film industry professionals are invited to the bilingual Recontre de Cinéma Queer & Trans to mix and mingle, and perhaps find new collaborators at the MAI on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. 

🏃🏾 The Rundraiser and Beer with the Qs on March 8, 2023 at Siboire, is raising funds to help support the first queer team’s participation in The Speed Project’s history—a 550 km relay race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The Qs (for Queer and Québec!) are the race’s first female/non-binary team identifying as queer!

🎥 Gold Factory presents Montréal Live Music & Movie Night for Gay / Alternative Women on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Théâtre Sainte-Catherine, featuring a film screenings, music performances and a no holds barred sex talk.

👠 Some of Montréal’s top burlesque talent including Rosie Bourgeoisie, Miss Booty Jones and Sugar Vixen perform as part of Rock ’n’ Roll Babeland on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Wiggle Room. 

👠 CLIMAX—un Queer Talent Show brings local burlesque, drag and other performers together for a night of queer expression at Bar Taboo on Friday, March 10, 2023.

👠 Miss Meow brings the Madonna Burlesque to Café Cleopatra on Saturday, March 11, 2023, featuring an all-star lineup of burlesque, drag and performers paying tribute to the Material Girl herself.

🎥 Le Frigo Vert hosts a screening of films made by QTBIPOC creators on March 11, 2023 at 6 PM.

👕 The Free Queer Clothes Swap returns to Champs Bar on Sunday, March 12, 2023, where “One trans’ trash is another trans’ treasure!” 

🏳️‍🌈 French speakers gather for Causerie QUEER on March 15, 2023 at La Spère on the UdeM campus to discuss a variety of topics and network. 

🧖 There’s a Kinky Queer Spa Day at Bota Bota on Friday, March 17, 2023. 

🎥 The Le FIFA Film Festival presents the queer short film Purple City by Noam Gonick and Michael Walker at the Canadian Centre for Architecture on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The filmmakers will be in attendance! 

😆 Sloan Kooshan draws on their queer, trans and Iranian identities in hosting SWANA Nowruz Comedy Special on March 19, 2023 at The Diving Bell Social Club featuring an all South West Asian North African comedy line-up.

🤭 Tales of Gender Affirmation, a night of comedy and storytelling returns for its 12th edition at The Diving Bell Social Club on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

💅 Lust Cove, Montreal's only all QTBIPOC collective, returns with the sensual Baddies Do It Better on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Bar Notre-Dame-des-Quilles. 

👠 Twice a month on every second Tuesday, Bring It! hosts an OTA night of ballroom and vogue with commentator and DJ. Follow their Instagram for dates and details. 

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians.

🧘 Throughout certain dates in March, the Centre for Gender Advocacy presents the Queer Embodiment Experience at the Tiger Lotus Coop. Find details here.

🎤 Most Tuesdays, check out Stand Up St. Henri Open Mic at Impro Montréal, focusing on women, non-binary, queer and allied comedians. 

🏒 Feminist hockey collective Hockey pour Poches meets every Thursday for games in Villeray’s Parc de Normanville.

💃 Tango/Salsa Queer’s continue, with Salsa Queer on Monday nights from 20:30-21:30 and Tango (beginners/intermediate) on Tuesdays at 19:00-20:30. Contact [email protected] for prices and location.

PARTIES

🥳 Homopop bring West End Gays, a house & disco dance party, to RIVERSIDE in St-Henri on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Gays and Disco=the perfect combination. 

🥳 BABYLONE, an intimate house music event featuring only 250 spots, features some of Montréal’s hottest underground DJs on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at SansLux. 

🥳 Queen & Queer presents their 100% Afro Music dance party Queen & Queer Vol. 9—Afro Edition on March 11, 2023 at La Sala Rossa.

🥳 HOMOPOP Dance Party, featuring everyone’s favourite queer bops, is back at Cabaret Berlin on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

🥳 K-Pop fans won’t want to miss Montréal KPOP Party #4 at Les Foufounes Électriques on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Dance to your favourite hits and catch some on-stage performances to boot.

DRAG

👑 The queens of Cabaret Mado and special guest Lady Boom Boom celebrate the ‘80s with Girls Night Out on Thursday, March 2, 2023. 

👑 Uma and Selma Gahd present Jackbox Games on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Popular with drag fans on Twitch during lockdown, it’s now live and in person at Bar Le Cocktail!

👑 While it may be cold outdoors, in Cabaret Mado the girls (including Kiara and Lady Boom Boom) are taking it to the beach with String Break! on Monday, March 6, 2023.

👑 Jimmy Moore brings his impeccable impersonation skills back to Cabaret Mado, this time in the guise of Lady Gaga. Thursday, March 9, 2023. Tickets here.

👑 Sasha Baga hosts Sashalicuious at Cabaret Mado on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

👑 Jimmy Moore brings his spot-on rendition of the Material Girl’s most infamous performance with MADONNA: The Blond Ambition Tour at Cabaret Mado on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

👑 Aizysse Baga presents TRASHILAZ, featuring members of Montréal’s groundbreaking underground drag scene on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

👑 House of Gahd brings COVEN: Björk Edition to The Diving Bell Social Club on Friday, March 24, 2023, with a ever-loving tribute to everyone’s favourite Icelandic diva.

👑 Uma Gahd hosts weekly screenings of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 at Bar Le Cocktail in Montréal’s Gay Village on Friday nights. Come early for a ticket and laugh along all season!

👑 Every Monday at the Diving Bell Social Club, Bambi Dextrous hosts Trivia Mondays! Be sure to  book your team table in advance.

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 On Friday and Saturday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here.

👑 The amazing Tracy Trash hosts Le Tracy Show every Sunday at Cabaret Mado. Grab tickets here.

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays, Samedi Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens on Saturdays and Dimanche Show with Michel Dorion on Sundays. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

PARMENIDE dice:

Dovete saperlo che gli uomini invidiosi hanno fatto affari minosamente con diverse acque, brodi,pietre e metalli, cercando di ingannare voi tutti che aspirate alla conoscenza.

Lascia dunque tutto questo e crea il rosso bianco, da questo nostro rame,prendendo rame e piombo, lasciando questi rappresentano il grasso, o l'oscurità, estagno per la liquefazione. Sai,inoltre, a meno che tu non governi la Natura della Verità, e armonizzarsi bene insieme le sue carnagioni e composizioni, il consanguineo con il consanguineous, e il primo con il primo, voiagire in modo improprio e non effettuare nulla, perché le nature incontreranno le loro nature,seguili e rallegrati.

Perché in loro si putrefanno e si generano, perché

la Natura è governata dalla Natura, che la distrugge, la riduce in polvere, la riduce a nulla, e finalmente si rinnova esso, ripete e frequentemente produce ilstesso.

Quindi guarda nei libri, quello tu puoi conoscere la Natura della Verità, cosa lo putrefa e cosa rinnova, cosa assapora che possiede, quali vicini ha naturalmente e come si amano altro, come anche dopo l'amore l'inimicizia e la corla rottura interviene, e come queste naturedovrebbero essere uniti gli uni agli altri emessi in pace, finché non diventano gentile nel fuoco in modo simile.

Avendo, quindi, preso atto dei fatti in quest'Arte,metti le mani all'opera.

Se davvero non conosci la Natura diVerità, non avvicinarti al lavoro, poiché non seguirà altro che danno,disastro e tristezza. Considera, cifore,l'insegnamento dei Saggi, come lorohanno dichiarato l'intero lavoro in questodicendo: La natura si rallegra della natura, e la Natura contiene la Natura.

In questi parole che vi sono state mostrate intero lavoro.

Lascia, quindi, molteplicee cose superflue e prendi argento vivo, coagula nel corpo di Magnesia, in Kuhul, o in Zolfo Che non brucia; fare lo stesso natura bianca, e mettila sul nostro Rame, quando diventa bianco. E se cucini ancora, diventa rosso, quando se procedi alla cozione, diventa oro.

Ti dico che gira il mare stessa in rosso e nel colore dell'oro.

Sappi anche che l'oro non si trasforma nel rossore salvo per Acqua Permanente, perché la Natura si rallegra della Natura.

Ridurre, quindi, la stessa per mezzodi cucinare in un umore, fino a quando il appare la natura nascosta. Se, quindi,si manifesti esternamente, sette volteimpregnare lo stesso con acqua, cottura, infondendo e lavando, finché non diventi rosso. O quelle nature celesti, moltiplicando le nature della verità per il volontà di Dio! O quella natura potente, che vinse e vinse le nature, e fece gioire la sua natura e sii felice!

Questo, dunque, è quello natura speciale e spirituale a cuiil Dio di ciò può dare quale fuoco

non può. Di conseguenza, glorifichiamo e magnificare quella [specie] , di quale niente è più prezioso nel vero tintura, o simili nel più piccolo grado da trovare.

Questa è quella verità che amano coloro che indagano la saggezza.

Per quando è liquefatto con i corpi, il viene effettuata l'operazione massima. Se tu sapeva la verità, che grande grazie voi mi darebbe! Impara, quindi, che mentre tingi le ceneri, tu deve distruggere quelli che sono mescolati.

Perché vince quelli che sono mescolati, e li trasforma nel suo colore. E come ha visibilmente superato la superficie, persino quindi ha dominato l'interno. E se uno è volatile ma l'altro resiste il fuoco, uno unito all'altro resiste al fuoco. Sappi anche che se i vapori hanno imbiancato ilsuperfici, sicuramente sbiancano il interni. Sappiate di più, voi tutti cercatoridopo la Sapienza, quella conta oltre ne vengono quattro, e solo il nostro Zolfo consuma ogni cosa. La Turba risponde: Hai parlato molto bene, o Parmenide, ma non l'hai fatto dimostrato la disposizione del fumo ai posteri, né come lo stesso è sbiancato!

Adaptation et Atténuation des Changements Climatiques

Les scientifiques soulignent l'importance de l'adaptation et de l'atténuation et différenciez-les en tant que stratégies de lutte contre le changement climatique.

Ils définissent toute stratégie concernée par la réduction des sources et quantité d'émissions de GES à titre d'atténuation, alors que l'adaptation est référée à tout ajustement des systèmes naturels ou humains en réponse à des changements réels ou les stimuli climatiques attendus ou leurs effets, ce qui modère les dommages ou exploite des opportunités bénéfiques "(GIEC, 2001).

De plus, Tol (2005) distingués entre eux selon l'espace (global vs district et échelles régionales) et temporelles (à long terme par rapport aux échelles actuelles et à court terme)  et les secteurs économiques (énergie, transport vs urbanisme, eau, agriculture). Les chercheurs les différencient en fonction de leur association causale; par conséquent, l'atténuation s'attaque aux causes profondes du climat

le changement, alors que l'adaptation s'attaque aux effets du changement climatique (CIFOR, 2011; Duguma et coll., 2014).

L'effet du changement climatique est largement remarqué au niveau mondial, régional, national, niveaux sectoriel, local et des ménages. En conséquence, différentes mesures pour l'adaptation et l'atténuation sont nécessaires. Ces mesures varient selon à la fréquence, l'intensité, la durée et la gravité du changement climatique événements. En ce sens, différentes stratégies d'adaptation et d'atténuation et les politiques sont utilisées pour atténuer l'impact du changement climatique sur l'agriculture

et la sécurité alimentaire. En général, ceux - ci peuvent inclure, entre autres, (a) la nourriture l'offre, la demande et toute perturbation de la chaîne alimentaire; b) l'accès aux services, tels que les services de crédit, d'assurance et de vulgarisation; c) sol et eau stratégies de gestion; et (d) moyens de subsistance et agriculture et non- activités de revenu agricole.

Certaines des stratégies d'atténuation et d'adaptation au changement climatique sont habituellement utilisé pour améliorer l'efficacité des produits agricoles à travers utilisation de différentes mesures. Il s'agit notamment de l'adoption d'améliorations et variétés à haut rendement tolérantes aux changements climatiques; utiliser des technologies modernes; utilisation de sources d'énergie propres, telles que l'énergie solaire énergie; activation des agents de vulgarisation agricole; et encouragement à la recherche et au développement agricoles. En outre, la fourniture de les services agricoles en terme de crédit et d'assurance augmenteraient et soutenir la production agricole et atténuer les effets néfastes du climat change. De plus, des stratégies de gestion des sols pourraient être appliquées à réduire l'effet négatif du changement climatique sur la fertilité des sols, l'humidité des sols contenu, érosion des sols et terres gorgées d'eau.

Les stratégies d'adaptation et d'atténuation couvrent non seulement les côté production agricole mais aussi étendre pour couvrir d'autres activités du système alimentaire (transformation, stockage, distributions, consommation et élimination) à élever les effets néfastes du changement climatique et donc réaliser une durabilité sécurité alimentaire (Brown et coll., 2015). De plus, différents pays ont adopté différentes stratégies d'adaptation et d'atténuation pour modifier la demande alimentaire et ceux-ci pourraient inclure la réduction des pertes et des déchets et le recyclage; taxes et subventions; campagne de sensibilisation.

En plus de cela, des mesures d'adaptation et d'atténuation supplémentaires pour la réalisation d'une production fruitière durable pourrait être mise en évidence, sur la base de le long cycle de vie du fruit qui les rend plus enclins à l'environnement changements par rapport aux cultures de courte durée. Ces mesures comprennent notamment autres, diversification des modes de culture; sélection des variétés de cultures qui conviennent à l'environnement (Sarkar et al., 2021); et la mise en œuvre précise stratégies de gestion de l'eau (Mukhopadhyay et Mandal, 2021).

Les longs cycles de vie des fruits les rendent plus sensibles à l'environnement changements par rapport aux cultures de courte durée. Cela nécessite des mesures d'adaptation et d'atténuation pour obtenir des fruits durables production. Les mesures comprennent, entre autres, la diversification des schéma de culture; sélection de variétés de cultures adaptées à l'environnement (Sarkar et coll., 2021); et la mise en œuvre de stratégies précises pour l'eau gestion (Mukhopadhyay et Mandal, 2021).

Akili Mali Women Association members working on their plot in Yanonge, Tshopo Province - Congo DRC (credit: Axel Fassio/CIFOR-ICRAF / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic)

Unifying for Prosperity: Empowering African Smallholder Farmers through Cooperative Strength

April 15, 2024

Africa's agricultural sector is brimming with potential, yet smallholder farmers, the lifeblood of the continent's food system, often face a harsh reality. Limited resources, volatile markets, and isolation leave them struggling to make ends meet and ensure food security for their families and communities.

However, there's a powerful solution: farmer cooperatives. By joining forces, smallholder farmers unlock a treasure chest of benefits that empower them and transform their agricultural practices. Let's delve deeper and see how cooperatives are creating success stories across Africa:

Collective Bargaining Muscle

Imagine a lone farmer negotiating with a giant seed supplier. The odds are stacked against them. Now, picture a cooperative representing hundreds of farmers. Suddenly, their collective voice carries weight. This is the power of cooperatives in action.

Take the example of the Femmes Vaillantes cooperative in Togo. These women rice farmers, through their cooperative, were able to negotiate bulk discounts on high-quality seeds and fertilizers. This not only saved them money but also boosted their yields significantly. Their success story doesn't end there. The cooperative's increased production volume allowed them to secure a premium price for their rice, directly translating into higher incomes for each member.

Knowledge & Resource Sharing

Imagine a farmer discovering a new, more efficient irrigation technique. In a cooperative, this knowledge becomes a shared asset. Farmers learn from each other's experiences and best practices. This collaborative spirit fosters innovation and problem-solving within the cooperative.

In Ethiopia, the Nuru Ethiopia project works with smallholder farmers to form cooperatives. Nuru provides training on improved farming techniques, soil conservation, and water management. These practices are then shared and refined within the cooperative, empowering each member to become a more skilled and productive farmer.

Market Access & Financial Strength

Individually, small-scale farmers often struggle to reach lucrative markets or secure loans from banks. Cooperatives, with their combined production and bargaining power, become a force to be reckoned with.

The Kenyan Abossi cooperative is a shining example. These iron bean farmers, traditionally facing low incomes, joined forces. Through their cooperative, they were able to access lucrative contracts with larger buyers interested in biofortified crops. Additionally, the cooperative's collective strength allowed them to secure microloans, enabling them to invest in better storage facilities, further improving their profits.

Resilience in the Face of Challenges

Droughts, floods, and volatile market prices can cripple individual farmers. Cooperatives, however, provide a crucial safety net. By sharing resources and knowledge, they spread risk and create a buffer against adversity.

In Uganda, the Wamuguyu Banana Farmers' Cooperative faced a devastating wilt disease that threatened their banana crops. However, through their cooperative structure, they were able to access training on disease prevention and resistant varieties. Additionally, the cooperative secured financial assistance to help farmers replace lost crops. This collective action ensured the cooperative's survival and the livelihoods of its members.

Empowering Communities & A Brighter Future

Cooperatives are more than just economic ventures; they foster a sense of community and shared goals. They create jobs in processing and marketing, empower women farmers, and create opportunities for youth to engage in agriculture, ensuring a brighter future for rural communities.

In Rwanda, the Koperative Y'Abahinzi b'Icyayi (KOAB) cooperative, run entirely by women, has become a beacon of hope. This cooperative not only empowers women farmers economically but also provides training on financial literacy and leadership skills. KOAB's success has inspired other women in the region to take charge of their agricultural destinies.

The call to action is clear

Farmer cooperatives are a powerful tool to unlock prosperity and food security for African smallholder farmers. If you're a farmer in Africa, consider reaching out to existing cooperatives or joining forces with fellow farmers to create a new one. Remember, together, you can cultivate a more sustainable and thriving future for yourselves and your communities.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post and learned something new and useful from it. If you did, please share it with your friends and colleagues who might be interested in Agriculture and Agribusiness.

Mr. Kosona Chriv

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Staycation Hemat di Villa Bunda Cifor, Surga Tersembunyi Nan Indah di Bogor

Staycation Hemat di Villa Bunda Cifor, Surga Tersembunyi Nan Indah di Bogor

Bogor, dengan keindahan alamnya dan cuaca yang sejuk, sering menjadi destinasi favorit bagi mereka yang ingin melarikan diri sejenak dari hiruk-pikuk kota. Salah satu tempat yang memikat perhatian adalah Villa Bunda Cifor, sebuah tempat staycation di Bogor yang tersembunyi dan indah di tengah kota Bogor, dengan tarif yang sangat terjangkau, hanya sekitar 300 ribu rupiah. Mari kita jelajahi pengalaman staycation yang hemat dan memikat ini.

Villa yang Tersembunyi Nan Indah

Villa Bunda Cifor merupakan tempat yang tersembunyi di tengah hiruk-pikuk Bogor. Terselip di dalam kebun hijau yang asri, villa ini menawarkan ketenangan dan keindahan alam yang memikat. Dengan desain yang sederhana namun memikat, pengunjung dapat menikmati suasana tenang jauh dari kebisingan kota.

Harga Terjangkau, Pengalaman Tak Tercantum

Salah satu daya tarik utama dari Villa Bunda Cifor adalah harganya yang sangat terjangkau. Dengan tarif hanya sekitar 300 ribu rupiah, pengunjung bisa merasakan pengalaman staycation di Bogor yang tak terlupakan tanpa harus khawatir menguras dompet. Ini menjadikan villa ini sebagai pilihan menarik untuk mereka yang ingin bersantai tanpa merasa bersalah.

Kamar yang Nyaman

Meskipun harganya terjangkau, Villa Bunda Cifor tetap menyediakan kamar-kamar yang nyaman. Interior yang sederhana namun bersih dan rapi menciptakan atmosfer yang menyenangkan. Setiap kamar dilengkapi dengan fasilitas dasar yang mencukupi untuk kebutuhan pengunjung.

Keindahan Alam Sekitar

Villa Bunda Cifor menawarkan pengalaman tinggal di tengah keindahan alam Bogor. Dikelilingi oleh pepohonan hijau dan tanaman yang rimbun, pengunjung dapat menikmati segarnya udara pagi dan indahnya pemandangan alam sekitar. Keberadaan vila ini seolah membawa pengunjung ke tempat tersembunyi yang jauh dari hiruk-pikuk perkotaan.

Kebersihan dan Pelayanan Ramah

Meskipun harganya terjangkau, Villa Bunda Cifor tetap menjaga kebersihan dan memberikan pelayanan ramah kepada tamu. Staf yang bersahabat siap membantu memenuhi kebutuhan pengunjung, menciptakan pengalaman menginap yang menyenangkan.

Lokasi Strategis

Villa Bunda Cifor memiliki lokasi yang strategis, memudahkan akses ke berbagai tempat menarik di Bogor. Dengan demikian, pengunjung dapat dengan mudah menjelajahi kota dan menikmati segala pesona yang ditawarkannya.

Kesimpulan

Villa Bunda Cifor adalah pilihan staycation di Bogor yang hemat namun memuaskan di Bogor. Dengan harga terjangkau, pengalaman tersembunyi yang indah, dan pelayanan yang ramah, vila ini cocok untuk mereka yang menginginkan momen ketenangan dan keindahan alam tanpa harus mengeluarkan banyak biaya. Staycation di Villa Bunda Cifor menjadi pilihan bijak untuk merasakan keindahan Bogor tanpa perlu menguras kantong.

Eksplorasi Keindahan Royal Lakeside Cibinong dan Portofolio Gemilang Rabbani Land

Jika Anda mencari hunian yang menggabungkan kemewahan, kenyamanan, dan keindahan alam, tidak perlu mencari lebih jauh. Rabbani Land telah menghadirkan karya-karya masterpiece yang menjadi bukti nyata komitmen mereka dalam menciptakan lingkungan hunian yang istimewa. Dengan bangga, kami mempersembahkan kepada Anda proyek Royal Lakeside Cibinong, serta portofolio gemilang lainnya yang mengukir sejarah di dunia properti Indonesia.

Royal Lakeside Cibinong: Menggenggam Keindahan Pesisir Danau

Terdapat suatu tempat di mana kemewahan bertaut harmonis dengan kealamian danau yang memukau. Tempat ini adalah Royal Lakeside Cibinong, sebuah proyek masterpiece yang diusung oleh Rabbani Land. Dengan keahlian yang tak tertandingi, proyek ini menjawab kebutuhan akan hunian berkualitas tinggi di tengah pesona danau yang menakjubkan. Tidak hanya sebuah tempat tinggal, tetapi juga sebuah pengalaman hidup yang memadukan kenyamanan modern dengan pemandangan alam yang menenangkan.

Portofolio Gemilang Rabbani Land

Rabbani Land bukanlah nama yang asing dalam dunia properti Indonesia. Mereka telah menghasilkan berbagai proyek yang mengundang decak kagum, dan inilah sebagian dari portofolio mereka:

Rabbani Bintaro Residence (Bintaro): Sebuah hunian eksklusif di kawasan Bintaro yang menggabungkan desain modern dengan aksesibilitas yang luar biasa.

Rabbani Foresta Residence (Cifor, Bogor): Terletak di tengah hutan yang hijau, proyek ini menyuguhkan hunian yang mendukung gaya hidup sehat dan harmoni dengan alam.

Rabbani Townhouse Cimanggu (Cimanggu, Bogor): Sebuah townhouse yang menghadirkan kemudahan urban dalam suasana pedesaan yang tenang.

Villa Rabbani Padjajaran (Padjajaran, Bogor): Menawarkan keanggunan villa dengan sentuhan modern di tengah alam yang hijau.

Proyek Kolaborasi yang Mengesankan

Tidak hanya menghasilkan proyek-proyek unggulan sendiri, Rabbani Land juga turut terlibat dalam berbagai proyek kolaborasi yang tak kalah mengesankan:

Kampung Juragan: Sebuah konsep perumahan yang menghidupkan nuansa kampung dengan sentuhan modern, menciptakan lingkungan yang hangat dan komunal.

Al Ihsan Residence 1, 2, dan 3: Sebagai bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat, proyek-proyek ini menyediakan hunian yang nyaman dan terjangkau.

Al Madina Premiere Serpong: Berlokasi di Serpong, proyek ini memadukan keindahan dan kenyamanan dalam hunian yang eksklusif.

Dari Royal Lakeside Cibinong hingga berbagai proyek prestisius lainnya, Rabbani Land telah membuktikan dedikasinya dalam menciptakan lingkungan hunian yang berkelas. Setiap proyek mengusung cerita uniknya sendiri, menjadi pilihan tepat bagi Anda yang menginginkan hunian istimewa di tengah gemerlapnya dunia properti Indonesia.

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Brazil mulls deforestation patterns as Lula government launches new action plan

Brazil’s policy makers are turning to scientists to help pinpoint deforestation trends in the Amazon region over the past decade that have contributed to greenhouse gas emissions, shrinking ecosystem services and biodiversity loss.

On 4 May 2023, a virtual forum jointly sponsored by the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force and the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) assembled science and policy experts to provide input for the new phase of the new country’s Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPCDAm), launched in June under the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Preparation of the plan’s fifth phase – which will cover the period from 2023 to 2027 – has involved 13 government ministries, as well as other agencies, academics and civil society groups. Earlier phases of the plan guided government action from 2004 to 2020.

Brazil – which has the largest forested area in Latin America and is the region’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases – managed to reduce forest loss by 83 percent from 2004 to 2012 after decades of increased deforestation. However, this trend has reversed in the past decade under different federal administrations.

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Keynote speaker: Tom Crowther, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH) Moderator: Khalil Walji, The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF)

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Tom Crowther, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH)

Yelena Finegold, FAO Forestry Officer       

Chetan Kumar, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)       

Adrien Leitoro, Nature and People as One       

Fabiola Zerbini, Brazilian National Secretariat for Biodiversity, Forests and Animal Rights

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Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Forest Carbon Credits - A Game Changer in Climate Change Mitigation Efforts" - CIFOR Forests News

Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Forest Carbon Credits - A Game Changer in Climate Change Mitigation Efforts" - CIFOR Forests News #Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Forest Carbon Credits - A Game Changer in Climate Change Mitigation Efforts - CIFOR Forests News# ##Introduction## Climate change is one of the most significant problems of our time, and it is already causing severe consequences for the planet's ecosystems and human health globally. While governments and individuals strive to reduce carbon emissions, new and innovative methods are needed to help combat climate change. One such inventive approach is the use of forest carbon credits. This article will explore the merits and drawbacks of this method and how it can contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. ##What are Forest Carbon Credits?## Forest carbon credits are certificates that are awarded to companies or individuals who utilize forests and trees to absorb carbon dioxide emissions. The credits are typically sold on the market to companies and organizations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. The rationale behind this concept is that forests capture and store carbon dioxide, helping to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. ##How Do Forest Carbon Credits Work?## Forest carbon credits function by quantifying the amount of carbon dioxide that is absorbed by trees. This is typically calculated by examining the biomass of a forest, which is the total weight of all trees within it. Trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and store it in their biomass. In a properly managed forest, this biomass continues to increase, resulting in an increase in carbon storage. By calculating the amount of carbon absorbed, companies can purchase carbon credits to offset their carbon emissions. ##The Impact of Forest Carbon Credits on Climate Change Mitigation Efforts## Forest carbon credits offer a unique approach to climate change mitigation efforts, as they provide economic incentives for preserving or growing forests. As carbon prices continue to rise globally, maintaining forests in a healthy state can become a profitable investment and a tangible way to reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, forest carbon credits can provide multiple benefits, such as preserving biodiversity, enhancing water quality, and supporting livelihoods for local communities. ##Positive and Negative Aspects of Forest Carbon Credits## While forest carbon credits offer an innovative approach to forest management, they also have their drawbacks. One potential negative impact is the displacement of indigenous communities living in forests. There have also been instances of forest carbon credit schemes leading to the seizure of communal lands, limiting community access to forests and adversely affecting their traditional forest use. Additionally, poorly designed carbon credit schemes can lead to a drop in forest quality, with companies only interested in carbon credits potentially jeopardizing other forest benefits. ##The Importance of Robust Policies## In light of these risks, it is essential to develop strong and robust policies to regulate the use and sale of forest carbon credits. Policies should be established to ensure sustainable management practices that maintain forest quality and provide equity for those affected by carbon credit schemes. Any carbon credit framework should take into account the potential social, economic, and ecological implications on local communities and ecosystems. ##Uncovering the Hidden Impact of Forest Carbon Credits - CIFOR Forests News## A recent study conducted by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has uncovered the hidden impact of forest carbon credits. The study reveals that the extent to which forest carbon credits can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions depends on the forest type and management practices used. The study found that forest carbon credits had the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 1 billion metric tons per year but were currently only delivering about a quarter of that amount. ##Frequently Asked Questions## 1. What is the purpose of forest carbon credits? Ans. The purpose of forest carbon credits is to provide economic incentives for preserving or growing forests, and in turn, offsetting carbon emissions. 2. How do forest carbon credits work? Ans. Forest carbon credits work by quantifying the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by trees and selling the credits to companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. 3. What are some potential negative impacts of forest carbon credits? Ans. Negative impacts of forest carbon credits can include the displacement of local communities and potentially jeopardizing other forest benefits. 4. How can policies be established to regulate the use and sale of forest carbon credits? Ans. Policies can be established by ensuring sustainable management practices, maintaining forest quality, and providing equity for those impacted by carbon credit schemes. 5. How much of global greenhouse gas emissions can forest carbon credits realistically reduce? Ans. 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