Brazil sets example on halting forest loss
The recent announcement by Brazil – one of the world’s top emitters of greenhouse gases from deforestation - that it is adopting new emissions reduction targets could help steer negotiators in Copenhagen toward a stronger climate change deal.
Asia governors call for forest focus in climate deal
Asian governors from forest-rich countries, gathering in Singapore on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this week, are urging world leaders to place forests at the forefront of climate change discussions.
Falling Amazon deforestation rates create opportunity for other damaged forests
Fewer trees were cut down in the Amazon this year, creating an opportunity to apply sound government policies to halt deforestation in other damaged forests, WWF says.
Palm oil roundtable breaks emissions logjam
Members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil this week agreed to consider implementing voluntary measures to encourage producers and buyers of palm oil to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
GFTN Quarterly Newsletter, November 2009
Major highlights include:
* Enabling Markets to Work for Forets: GFTN at the World Forestry Congress 2009.
* Africa: Study Reveals Importance of Certification in Survival of Great Apes
* B&Q Secures Biggest Volume of Tropical FSC-Certified Plywood in the World
* Showcasing GFTN's Certified Wood Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
* Harmonizing Policy and Practice in China
* Sustainable Timber Revolution at Bovis Lend Lease
* Planting the Seeds of Sustainability in West Africa
* And more on GFTN's vision in action
A Special GFTN Announcement
A message from WWF's Forest Director: I would like to inform GFTN supporters that Richard McLellan has stepped down as the Head of GFTN to take up a position in WWF’s Conservation Communications Unit. I would like to thank Richard for his leadership over the last 18 months.
Bulgarian natural icon turns 75 under threat of dubious construction activities
A massive expansion of skiing infrastructure is threatening the essence of Vitosha Natural Park, one of Bulgaria’s most famous and popular protected areas, on the eve of it’s 75th anniversary.
Once upon a time in a far away land there was a forest…
Significant amounts of destruction of tropical forests could be involved in producing books for German children, an investigation by WWF-Germany has shown.
Most European palm oil buyers fail sustainability test
The majority of European palm oil buyers are failing to buy certified sustainable palm oil, despite its availability and the previous commitments by many companies to purchase it, according to a first assessment by WWF.
Enabling Markets to Work for Forests
WWF and the GFTN attended the XIIIth World Forestry Congress, a week-long dialogue held October 18-23, 2009 in Buenos Aires, organized by the government of Argentina in collaboration with the Forestry Department of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, attracting 4,500 participants from over 160 countries. Throughout the week speeches, workshops, round-table discussions, poster presentations, parallel events, exhibits, study and technical tours will provide a forum for the exchange of personal experiences and for discussions on topics related to the conference theme, "Forests in development – a vital balance."