1. March 11, 2010 Tropical Forests: Post-Copenhagen Policy & Perspective 2009-2010 Greener Campus Series
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3. Policy Overview on REDD Gus Silva-Chavez Climate and Forests Specialist International Climate & Air Program
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9. A Youth Perspective on International Forest Protection Kyle Gracey, Chair SustainUS [email_address]
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14. INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES ON REDD/DOMESTIC CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION March 2010 Prepared by Alexandra C. Page
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21. The Road to Mexico or ? Next steps on the pathway to achieving a fair and binding international climate agreement Barbara Bramble Senior Program Advisor for International Affairs National Wildlife Federation [email_address]
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27. Reduced Deforestation in the Kerry Int’l Bill Goal: Zero net deforestation within 20 years of the baseline, and reduce carbon emissions by 720 million tons in the year 2020 (equivalent to an additional 10% of US emissions) & 6bn tons in 2025. Building Nationally Appropriate Forest Policies to Reduce Emissions Calls for forests program within USAID to help at-risk developing countries reduce GHGs from deforestation. Assists countries to develop & improve institutional capacity to monitor the effects of climate change on forests, map and conserve forests, improve law enforcement and land tenure systems, calculate a national deforestation baseline, and account for and verify GHGs due to deforestation. Ensuring Good Governance and Social and Environmental Protections Calls for funding to enable countries to maintain intact forests, natural biodiversity and resilience; develop and implement social standards and safeguards; avoid leakage and other adverse impacts. All activities must ensure full and effective participation of local communities and indigenous peoples, human rights protections, and equitable profits and benefits sharing.
28. Appropriations: Allocations for international climate financing (including REDD) in the US Budget * InterAction Climate Change Working Group FY 2011 International Climate Change Financing Proposal (US$ Millions) FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 President’s Request FY 2011 Recommendation* International Climate Change Financing $315 $1,007 $1,391 $1,952 International Adaptation $24 $244 $334 $842 International Mitigation -Sustainable Landscapes ( including REDD ) -Clean Energy $292 $123 $169 $764 $233 $531 $1,057 $347 $710 $1,110 $400 $710
29. The Road to Cancun or Where? UNFCCC April 2010: Bonn, Germany Possibly 5 meetings of negotiators June 2010 : Bonn, Germany August: ?? September/October: ?? 29 Nov-10 Dec 2010 : COP 16 & CMP 6 (Cancun, Mexico) But what about: MEF ?? G-8/G-20 ?? Copenhagen Accord ??
40. Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming Chill Out is the nation’s premier competition recognizing colleges and universities for their efforts to reduce global warming pollution. Winners will be announced in the following categories: green jobs , students in action , innovative design , campus actions and more. Go to: www.campuschillout.org Register for Earth Day Webcast!
41. Promotes climate leadership and sustainability among colleges and universities by providing resources and technical support, creating networking opportunities and organizing education events.