Mountains and Climate Change-From Understanding to Action
This guidance document elaborates the institutional context for managing climate risks and adaptation and reiterates the need to strengthen the collection and analysis of data and information. The document also presents a comprehensive typology of coping and adaptation strategies for managing current climate risks and building the necessary knowledge and good practices for advancing adaptation over the longer term.
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ENG
Organization:
FAO, Centre for Development and Environment, Institute of Geography, University of Bern
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Land Use Management, Biodiversity, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2012
Language:
English
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Resource Tenure in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conceptual Framework
Thia analytical report discusses key characteristics of four climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices related to sustainable land management. The document also lays out a conceptual framework for evaluating the pathways by which expanding property rights and strengthening tenure security affects incentives to adopt technologies broadly.
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ENG
Organization:
FAO
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Land Use Management, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Evidence and Knowledge Gaps on Climate Smart Agriculture in Vietnam: A Review on the Potential of Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Management in the Northern Mountainous Region
This technical document presents that agricultural production in northern mountainous region (NMR) of Vietnam faces multiple pressures from soil degradation, poverty, food security, and climate change.
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ENG
Organization:
FAO
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Adaptation, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Climate Risk and Food Security in Senegal: Analyses of Climate Impacts on Food Security and Livelihoods
This analytical document conducts both quantitative and qualitative assessments of climate risk impacts (climate variability, change, and extremes) on food security and livelihoods in Senegal.
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ENG
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Human Security, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Kyrgyz Republic: An Overview of Climate Trends and the Impact on Food Security
This analytical document conducts both quantitative and qualitative assessment of climate risk impacts (climate variability, change, and extremes) on food security and livelihoods in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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ENG
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic Analysis, Human Security, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Climate Risk and Food Security in Nepal: Analyses of Climate Impacts on Food Security and Livelihoods
This analytical document conducts both quantitative and qualitative assessment of climate risk impacts (climate variability, change, and extremes) on food security and livelihoods in Nepal.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP, Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security, Government of Sweden, Grand Duché de Luxembourg
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic Analysis, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Climate Risk and Food Security in Ethiopia: Analyses of Climate Impacts on Food Security and Livelihoods
This analytical document conducts both quantitative and qualitative assessmenta of climate risk impacts (climate variability, change, and extremes) on food security and livelihoods in Ethiopia.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP, Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security, Grand Duché de Luxembourg, Government of Sweden
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Economic and Development Planning, Economic Analysis, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2014
Language:
English
Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) [Fact Sheets]
This guidance document presents WFP’s SAFE initiative adopts a multi-faceted approach to meet the energy needs of displaced people worldwide through sustainable energy-related activities, protecting both people and the environment.
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2015, 2016
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Energy, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Managing Risks to Agricultural Livelihoods: Impact Evaluation of the Harita program in Tigray, Ethiopia, 2009–2012
This analytical document evaluates the impact of the joint R4 Rural Resilience Initiative, which is carried out by WFP in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in 2009 -2012.
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ENG, ENG (Summary)
Organization:
WFP, Oxfam America
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2013
Language:
English
The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) Annual Reports
This activity reports highlight the impact of R4 Rural Resilience Initiative on farmers, helping them to improve the way they manage risks to their livelihoods and food security. R4 extends drought insurance to farmers in Ethiopia and farmers in Senegal. The initiative was also launched in Malawi and Zambia.
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2014, 2015
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Adaptation, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) Quarterly Report, Apr-Jun 2015
This activity report outlines the key accomplishments of Rural Resilience Initiative (R4) during the January to March 2015 quarter. This document highlights the beginning of the R4 implementation phase in Malawi and Zambia, and continued expansion in Ethiopia and Senegal.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Human Security, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Activity Report
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Food Security Climate Resilience Facility (FoodSECuRE): Supporting Community Resilience-Building Before and After Climatic Attack [Fact Sheet]
This guidance document introduces Food Security Climate Resilience Facility (FoodSECuRE), which is the first global financial tool to trigger funds before a disaster occurs.
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ENG
Organization:
WFP
Theme:
Other
Topic:
Health, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications, Capacity Development
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
How Disasters Drive Hunger [Infographic]
This visual resource shows disasters affect hunger and malnutrition, and how hunger and malnutrition increase disaster risk.
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ENG, FRE
Theme:
Health
Topic:
Agriculture and Food, Health, Human Security, Risk Reduction/Management, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Audio-Visual Resource
Publication date:
2015
Information Note: Cancun Safeguards, SIS and Summary of Information (Asia-Pacific)
This gudance document presents a summary of lessons emerging from the Expert Consultation in Bangkok, March 11-12, 2015.
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ENG
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Carbon Pools and Multiple Benefits of Mangroves in Central Africa – Assessment for REDD+
This analytical document presents that the mangroves of Central Africa which are found in Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, could be amongst the most carbon-rich ecosystems in the world. Each hectare of cleared pristine mangrove is estimated to release 1,299 tonnes of C02 per year. However, until mangroves are included in the national definition of forests, many countries will be unable to access carbon incentives, improved governance, jobs and a range of other benefits under the global REDD+ programme.
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ENG, FRE
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications, Governance – Territorial and Local
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
Benefits of Forest Ecosystems in Zambia and the Role of REDD+ in a Green Economy Transformation
This analytical document assessws the economic value of Zambia’s forest ecosystem services. The study estimates that, when ecosystem services provided by forests are accounted for, forests make a direct contribution to the national economy equivalent to about 4.7% of gross domestic product (GDP), which rises to 6.3% with the application of multiplier effects.
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ENG, ENG (Summary), ENG (Flyer)
Organization:
UNREDD, Government of Zambia
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Green Jobs/Economy, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Forest Ecosystems in the transition to a green economy and the role of REDD+ in the United Republic of Tanzania
This analytical document aims to assess how deforestation affects the economy of the United Republic of Tanzania, both by looking at the limited ecosystem goods and services currently reflected in GDP. The findings show that investment in the forestry sector has a positive impact on the incomes of rural households in comparison to stimulating output from other sectors, meaning that investment in forestry could contribute to alleviating poverty.
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ENG, Kiswahili (Summary), English (Summary)
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, Green Jobs/Economy, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
The Role and Contribution of Montane Forests and Related Ecosystem Services to the Kenyan Economy
This guidance document estimates these economic values, by means of best international analytical practices and environmental and economic evidence from Kenya, and shows that montane forests have consistently been undervalued in conventional national accounting. The findings underline the need for better management, increased investment in montane forests and innovative policy instruments.
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ENG
Organization:
UNREDD, Republic of Kenya, Kenya Forest Service
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Economic and Development Planning, Forestry, REDD, Ecosystems, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Guidance Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English
Multiple Benefits in the Democratic of the Congo: Valuation and Mapping Feasibility Study
The analytical document presents existing data and information on forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mapping and valuation of environmental services, both in terms of indirect and direct use benefits.
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ENG, FRE
Organization:
UNREDD, Democratic Republic of Congo
Theme:
REDD+
Topic:
Environment, Forestry, REDD, Technology, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
The Role of Forests in a Green Economy Transformation in Africa
This analytical document provides an analysis of the role of Africa’s forests in the continent’s future green economies. The report points to stark, problematic realities for people of Africa, markets and ecosystems from continuing deforestation and forest degradation. It also offers a glimpse of the positive potential of forests as countries shift toward resource-efficient and sustainable green economies.
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ENG, FRE
Organization:
UNREDD
Theme:
Adaptation
Topic:
Forestry, REDD, Green Jobs/Economy, Mitigation, COP22 List of UN Publications
Type of material:
Analytical-Technical Document
Publication date:
2015
Language:
English, French
