Investment plan for Bolivia emphasizes water security and watershed management Bolivia’s investment plan for the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) focuses on the need to increase the resilience of the country’s water supply to the impacts of climate change. The plan is consistent with the priorities of Bolivia’s National Development Plan and builds on guidelines … [Read more...] about Bolivia – Pilot Program for Climate Resilience Investment Plan
Call for proposals: climate change projects for the German Government
The International Climate Initiative of the German Government (IKI) supports projects in developing countries and emerging economies in these four areas: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions Adapting to the impacts of climate change Conserving natural carbon sinks with a focus on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) Conserving … [Read more...] about Call for proposals: climate change projects for the German Government
Data Collection on Brazil’s Savannah Fosters Conservation
A comprehensive initiative to gather forest and land use data on a threatened biome in Brazil will support conservation measures and contribute to sustainable programs to mitigate GHG emissions. The project, which will be financed by the Forest Investment Program, will encourage the rational utilization of forest resources by fostering production chains of timber and … [Read more...] about Data Collection on Brazil’s Savannah Fosters Conservation
Brazil Investment Plan to Protect Cerrado Biome
The Brazil FIP Investment Plan will maximize the impact of actions being carried out by the country’s ministries of environment, science and technology, and agriculture to reduce deforestation in the Cerrado biome by improving environmental management in areas already altered by people and by producing and disseminating environmental information. The plan was endorsed by the … [Read more...] about Brazil Investment Plan to Protect Cerrado Biome
The 10 Commandments of Sustainability
Today we celebrate Earth Day. To preserve our planet’s natural resources of is not only a matter for political and international organizations: we can all do our bit by adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. If you also believe in sustainability, here are 10 commandments you can follow. There could be nine, there could be eleven. We do not seek to be dogmatic. … [Read more...] about The 10 Commandments of Sustainability