Reduction of emission from deforestation and degradation
Issue date:
1 May 2011
Green schemes are 'wide open to major corruption'
Corruption is threatening global steps to combat climate change, a new report from Transparency International (TI) warned yesterday. Billions of pounds will be plundered and wasted, it says, unless stronger measures are introduced against embezzlement and misappropriation.
Industry players call for focus in forest management
Akyawkrom (Ash), April 28, GNA - Participants at a workshop that sought to define the different roles of stakeholders in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) have underlined the need for a clear focus in the management of forest resources.
They said it was important to look for efficient and effective ways of protecting the forest resources instead of relying on REDD whose future is not yet known.
BRUSSELS — There will be no binding deal on emissions at this year's UN climate summit as the South African hosts and other economic powers are simply "not ready," the United States and Europe said on Wednesday.
Amerindians to get Low Carbon-generated cash in July
Village grants to Amerindian communities from Norway’s payment to Guyana for forest carbon services will be handed out to Amerindian chiefs in July, according to President Bharrat Jagdeo.
