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Policy learning from REDD+ for zero deforestation and restoration initiatives, GLF 2016 Marrakesh

24 Nov 2016

Join the movement to reach 1 billion people: #ThinkLandscape

From commitment to action – developing strategies to operationalize integrated landscape approaches, GLF 2016 Marrakesh

24 Nov 2016

The session identifies the current impediments to implementing landscape approaches and begin to develop the solutions for overcoming these impediments. Panelists from a spectrum of backgrounds from research and policy are joined by those in attendance in attempting to move beyond normative suggestions of “we need to implement, we need more investment, we need to […]

Closing Plenary, GLF 2016 Marrakesh

22 Nov 2016

The closing plenary of the Global Landscapes Forum: Climate Action for Sustainable Development featured representatives from the Global Landscapes Forum’s founding and coordinating partners to share and discuss their visions and expectations for the future of the Forum over the next four years. The Forum is undergoing a transformation, from focusing on policy advice to […]

Opening plenary – Climate meets landscape, GLF 2016 Marrakesh

19 Nov 2016

The opening plenary of the 2016 Global Landscapes Forum in Marrakesh brought together leaders from policy, research, civil society and grassroots activism to share their visions for realizing climate solutions – utilizing the landscape approach and identifying key next steps to achieving tangible, implementable action. Speakers shared their hopes for the event and raise questions […]

CIAT endorses Global Landscapes Forum – ready to reach 1 billion

18 Nov 2016

Ruben Echeverria, Director General of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) endorses the Global Landscapes Forum and its vision to introduce 1 billion people to the landscape approach. CIAT contributes 40+ years in soil and fertility research and ties the Forum to its newly launched global program on landscape restoration. Join our movement as […]

Erik Solheim – Closing Keynote GLF 2016 Marrakesh

17 Nov 2016

UNEP’s Executive Director talks about the relevance of GLF in global environment policy. UNEP is among the Forum’s six core partners and has been supporting GLF from the start. The closing plenary featured representatives from the Global Landscapes Forum’s founding and coordinating partners to share and discuss their visions and expectations for the future of […]

Anne Larson: What we know about global climate goals and local realities – GLF 2016 Marrakesh

17 Nov 2016

Anne Larson, Principal Scientist at CIFOR, outlines the state of the research and current questions concerning the implementation of global climate goals at the local level. The Discussion Forum addresses, based on CIFOR research in interaction with partners, the challenges and opportunities presented by the full participation of non-state (e.g. private sector) and subnational government […]

Minister Josh Frydenberg – Opening Keynote GLF 2016

17 Nov 2016

The opening plenary of the 2016 Global Landscapes Forum in Marrakesh will bring together leaders from policy, research, civil society and grassroots activism to share their visions for realizing climate solutions – utilizing the landscape approach and identifying key next steps to achieving tangible, implementable action. Speakers will share their hopes for the event and […]

State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth – Closing Keynote GLF 2016 Marrakesh

17 Nov 2016

On behalf of the German Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economic Cooperation, State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth pledged support to the long-term future of GLF at the most recent GLF event – and explained why he sees the Forum at the center of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Where the rubber hits the road for achieving climate goals – GLF 2016 Marrakesh

17 Nov 2016

The Discussion Forum addresses, based on CIFOR research in interaction with partners, the challenges and opportunities presented by the full participation of non-state (e.g. private sector) and subnational government actors in efforts to address climate change on the ground. The presentations are based on comparative research on multilevel challenges conducted in 54 sites of land […]