Developments in UNFCCC/IPCC Discussions Regarding Reducing Emissions from Deformation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries and Implications for Tropical Forests and Tropical Timber Producers

Robledo C., Blaser J. 2009
Intercooperation

Abstract: The present report focuses on the key issues in the role of forests in climate change that will be debated in the 15th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in Copenhagen in December 2009. The report gives an overview on how forests - and in particular tropical forests - are considered in the framework the climate change negotiations. It also includes a brief overview on the prospects for tropical forests to access climate change based financing for forest-based mitigation options and briefly explores prospects at the carbon markets. The report also makes a few proposals of recommendations on how ITTO could further address the emerging issues SFM of tropical forests and climate change.

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Developments in UNFCCC/IPCC Discussions Regarding Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries and Implications for Tropical Forests and Tropical Timber Producers

Robledo C., Blaser J. 2008
Intercooperation

Abstract: The present report gives an overview on how forests - and in particular tropical forests - are considered in the framework the climate change negotiation, including their prospects in relation to financing and carbon markets. It also makes a number of proposals on how ITTO could address the emerging issues in respect to SFM of tropical forests and climate change.

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Portfolio screening to support the mainstreaming of adaptation to climate change into development assistance

Klein R. J. T.; Eriksen S. E. H.; Næss L. O.; Hammill A.; Tanner T. M.; Robledo C.; O’Brien K. L. 2007
Springer Science + Business Media B.V., 22 p.

Abstract: The need to mainstream adaptation to climate change into development planning and ongoing sectoral decision-making is increasingly recognised, and several bilateral and multilateral development agencies are starting to take an interest. In this paper we assess the screening activities to date, focusing on both the results and the methods applied. Based on this assessment we identify opportunities for development agencies to expand their current focus on the links between climate and development. Most agencies already consider climate change as a real but uncertain threat to future development, but they have given less thought to how different development patterns might affect vulnerability to climate change. The screenings undertaken have shown the need to take a comprehensive approach to adaptation and its integration into development planning and sectoral decision-making, and a number of policy initiatives have been taken to promote such integration. We provide some initial guidance as to how portfolio screening can be carried out in a way that would allow agencies to assess systematically the relevance of climate change to their ongoing and planned development projects.

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A Sustainability Framework for Enhancing the Long-Term Success of LULUCF Projects

Madlener R.; Robledo C.; Muys B.; Blanco Freja J.T. 2005
Climatic Change, 55 p.

Abstract: This article aims to define, clarify and structure the relevant social, economic and environmental issues to be addressed and to give examples of indicators that ought to be included in the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and ex post evaluation of LULUCF projects.

If you need the full article, you could contact by e-mail Carmenza Robledo: carmenza.robledo(a)intercooperation.ch

Adaptation of Forest Ecosystems and Forest Sector to climate change

Robledo C.; Forner C. 2005
Forests and Climate Change Working Paper 2. 88 p.

Abstract:This document has been prepared jointly by FAO and Intercooperation. It is intended to assist policymakers and other professionals involved in the planning, project formulation or implementation of adaptation measures for climate change in forest ecosystems.

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Portfolio Screening for Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change

Eriksen S.E.H., Næss L.O.; Klein R.J.T; Hammill A., Robledo C.; O’Brien K.L. 2005
Draft paper submitted for presentation at the conference "Climate or Development?”, Hamburg, Germany, 28–29 October 2005

Abstract: This paper assesses the screening activities to date, focusing on both the results and the methods applied.

If you need the full article, you could contact by e-mail Carmenza Robledo: carmenza.robledo(a)intercooperation.ch

Selling Carbon Services: A View from the San Nicolas Project in Colombia

Robledo C. 2005
Presented at the World Conservation Congress
Bangkok, 17-25 November 2005
Presentation

Tropical forests and adaptation to climate change: In search of synergies

Ed. Robledo C.; Kanninen M.; Pedroni L. 2005
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). 186 p.

Abstract:The book encompasses the discussions and conclusions made in the workshop on “Adaptation to Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods and Biological Diversity“ in March 2004 in Turrialba, Costa Rica and presents in addition some specific inputs from science and policy-making on the subject matter.

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Livelihoods and Climate Change Combining disaster risk reduction, natural resource management and climate change adaptation in a new approach to the reduction of vulnerability and poverty

IUCN; SEI; IISD; SDC; INTERCOOPERATION 2003
24 p.

Abstract: This publication provides a basis by articulating the conceptual foundations of the IUCN/IISD/SEI project and the issues that will be addressed through the work program.

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