Forest Governance and Climate Change Mitigation

Authors:
FAO, ITTO

Publication Date:
2009

Abstract/Summary:
This policy brief summarizes the main findings of five workshops that were jointly funded and convened by ITTO and FAO in Southeast Asia, West Africa, Central Africa, the Amazon Basin and Mesoamerica, between August 2006 and July 2008 to promote a multi-sectoral dialogue between countries on improving forest law compliance. It highlights the lessons learned from experiences on the ground and sets out the key elements of an approach to forest law compliance and governance that will ensure the optimal role of forests in mitigating climate change.

Resource Type:
White Paper

Source:
FAO, DITTO

Link:
http://www.itto.int/technical_report/?pageID=1