Forest Governance Learning Group
Stories of Change
Post-Doha Analysis
Forests & Climate Change After Doha: An Asia-Pacific Perspective
Gender in Community Forestry
Mainstreaming a gender perspective
2nd Dr. Somsak Sukwong Lecture
Celebrating International Day of Forests
Stories of Change
FGLG Indonesia and Vietnam
Post-Doha Analysis
Forests & Climate Change After Doha: An Asia-Pacific Perspective
Gender in Community Forestry
Mainstreaming gender
2nd Dr. Sukwong Lecture
Celebrating International Day of Forests
Latest Publications
REDD+ Training Supply and Needs Reports
May 2013
These reports are part of a multi-country assessment of REDD+ training that was funded with a grant from the Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA) to the Alliance for Global REDD+ Capacity (AGRC). The AGRC is a partnership between 16 organizations that are committed to enhancing the quality and availability of training on REDD+ worldwide. More
Forests and Climate Change After Doha: An Asia-Pacific Perspective
May 2013
In February 2013, RECOFTC, FAO, and the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry brought together 11 climate change and forestry experts in Bogor, Indonesia, to discuss the implications of decisions taken at the COP 18 on the forestry sector of the Asia-Pacific region. This booklet summarizes their responses to a set of 12 key questions raised at the consultation. More
Forests and Natural Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and the Pacific
April 2013
This policy brief outlines the crucial role that forests play in mitigating disasters and their impacts. More
Events
Green Generation for People and Forests - A Young Seedlings Network Event
28 March 2013
The goal of this event is to combine the efforts of 30 rural and 30 urban youths people to raise awareness of the importance of natural resources and to inspire young people, especially urban youth, to ensure a brighter and more sustainable future for our natural resources. More
Second Dr. Somsak Public Lecture
21 March 2013
The theme for the Second Dr. Somsak Sukwong Public Lecture is "Community Forestry, Livelihoods, and Conservation in Changing Landscapes." Leading international experts will discuss Community Forestry within the context of emerging landscape approaches on the International Day of Forests, March 21, 2013 at Kasetsart University Main Library from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. More
3rd Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
18 March 2013
Theme: Mainstreaming Adaptation into Development with a focus on key selected topics; hosted by the Korea Environment Institute (KEI) in association with the Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change (KACCC). More
Featured Resources
Linking Adaptation and Mitigation through Community Forestry: Case Studies from Asia
July 2012
Through examinations of local experiences in Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam, these case studies explore the potential synergies between mitigation efforts and the ability of populations to adapt to the impacts of climate change. More
REDD+ ToT Manual for National and Subnational-level Facilitators
May 2012
As the concept of REDD+ is new, it is essential for all concerned stakeholders to understand it and contribute to the evolving process of this mechanism, particularly poor and marginal communities living in and around forests. This manual, specifically designed for national and subnational facilitators, aims to create a well-trained human resource base that can help raise awareness and build capacity among forestry sector grassroots stakeholders. More
Latest News/Features
ASFN Regional Training Course on FPIC
June 2013
With support from the ASEAN–Swiss Partnership on Social Forestry and Climate Change (ASFCC), RECOFTC held the 7th ASFN regional training course on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in REDD+. More
Inception and Planning Workshop for Grassroots Capacity Building for REDD+ Project in Myanmar
June 2013
RECOFTC's Grassroots Capacity Building for REDD+ Project held an inception and planning workshop to kick off project implementation in Myanmar, a new focal country for the Grassroots Project as it enters its second phase. More
ForInfo Newsletter Issue #5
June 2013
The latest issue of the ForInfo Project's newsletter, outlining recent project activities implemented by RECOFTC - The Center for People and Forests. More
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Forest Governance Learning Group - Vietnam: Video: Although many communities in Vietnam have been managing their forests for centuries, it is only recently that the government has been experimenting with a system of legal ownership at the community level.
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