- Remaining intact forests still covered 519 million ha in the Asia-Pacific region in 2020. Of these, 378 million ha are intact contiguous forests. This area is wider than the 140 million ha reported by countries to the FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (2015) as “primary forests.”
- Large-scale remote-sensing assessments of some formations, notably seasonal forest and woodland types, need to be complemented by field surveys to properly identify and map the different primary forest types corresponding to FAO’s definition.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJune, 2022Asia
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJune, 2023Cambodia
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Forests, biodiversity and people
Reports & ResearchJuly, 2020GlobalAs the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011–2020 comes to a close and countries prepare to adopt a post-2020 global biodiversity framework, this edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) examines the contributions of forests, and of the people who use and manage them, to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
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Meaningful work for mobile youth that enhances forest landscapes
Reports & ResearchMarch, 2020GlobalThis report explores how forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs) can best nurture youth and address youth migration. Youth (15-24 years of age) bring energy and innovation to forest and farm production systems. Of a total global youth population of 1.2 billion, 85% live in developing countries where they make up the mainstay of the rural workforce. Yet, 75% of youth are currently classified as underutilised (unemployed; in irregular or informal jobs; or outside of formal education and training).
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Summary Report
Reports & ResearchJune, 2018AsiaFollowing the success of the inaugural Regional Land Forum in Hanoi in 2016, the Second Regional Land Forum was held from 28-30th May, 2018, in Bangkok. The Regional Land Forum aims to provide a multi-stakeholder platform for networking and dialogue on land governance issues across the Mekong region, particularly Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV). The Second Regional Land Forum attracted 280 participants – comprising government, private sector, civil society, researchers, community members, donors, development partners a
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchConference Papers & ReportsJune, 2019Global
In the face of the climate crisis and threats to food security, a safe water supply and biodiversity, GLF Bonn 2019 sought to hear the voices of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women and youth – all of those with the greatest stake in confronting such global challenges. The forum did not avoid identifying hurdles, most of which stem from conflicting rights and interests, that hinder cooperation to rapidly secure the rights to a healthy life for present and future generations.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJune, 2019Global
Bringing together leaders of a growing global movement, GLF Bonn 2019 broke new ground with its commitment to changing the narrative on rights. From cutting-edge issues concerning land tenure to promoting Indigenous rights, the GLF conference freely and openly explored the challenges and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchEcuador
Este trabajo investigativo práctico se desarrolla con los pobladores de la Comunidad de Ñamarin del Cantón Nabón, quienes al momento sufren las consecuencias de la mala calidad de agua que afecta a su salud, problema que es causado por el mal manejo de los recursos de los páramos. Por esta razón se busca desarrollar actividades de reforestación que permita mejorar la capa de vegetación y promover en la población actitudes de conservación y protección de los recursos como el agua, el suelo y la vegetación a fin de contribuir a mantener un ambiente adecuado y saludable para la población.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchEcuador
Con el propósito de identificar el potencial de ocho comunidades indígenas y una comunidad campesina para llevar a cabo prácticas de manejo forestal comunitario, se formuló un estándar con base al enfoque de medios de vida. El estándar de PC&I se complementó con una protocolo de aplicación constituido por protocolo de entrevista semiestructurada, protocolo de observación, guías de campo y fichas por indicador.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2015Ecuador
Los objetivos de este trabajo están fundamentados en la necesidad prioritaria que tiene nuestro planeta y por ende nuestro país, de no seguir siendo devastados por las emisiones mundiales responsables del cambio climático, mismas que amenazan la vida del ser humano y de los miles de ecosistemas que lo componen.
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