Videos
Reaching the radio men: From climate information to resilience in rural Asia
26 Dec 2013
Across Asia, young people in rural areas are less likely to receive communication on climate change than their urban counterparts. This fact might not seem surprising; after all they’re also less likely to have access to the electricity necessary to power a television. But communication can amplify the voices and actions of innovators in rural […]
Video wrap-up: Global Landscapes Forum 2013
2 Dec 2013
The Global Landscapes Forum took place 16-17 November 2013 on the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP19 in Warsaw. This highlight video features high-level speakers, including Lindiwe Sibanda (FANRPAN), His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso (Kingdom of Lethoso), Rachel Kyte (World Bank), Peter Holmgren (CIFOR), Heru Prasetyo (Government of Indonesia), Andrew Steer (WRI), Sara J. […]
Landscapes and the private sector: Q & A with Danone’s Bernard Giraud
27 Nov 2013
What does a “landscapes approach” mean to the private sector? For Bernard Giraud, Senior Sustainability Adviser at Danone, it is not merely an additional aspect of doing business, but “part of the business model” itself. “Danone bottles its water from natural water sources,” Giraud said. “So the quality of water depends on the watershed management. […]
‘Climate-warrior’ urges collective action for farmers now
25 Nov 2013
Rachel Kyte from the World Bank took the stage at the Global Landscapes Forum opening plenary with one important message: that agriculture and forestry can work together for sustainable and resilient development. Getting the farm and forestry communities together under the same roof in the midst of the climate negotiations was a first time achivement. […]
Global Landscapes Forum Livestreaming video archive
21 Nov 2013
Watch these live recordings of the Global Landscapes Forum in Warsaw on 16-17 November 2013. This playlist features plenaries from both days and a selection of technical sessions and discussion forums. Day 1 | Nov 16 Opening Plenary Youth: The Future of Sustainable Landscapes Managing landscapes for food, fuel, fiber and forests Towards a sustainable […]
Andrew Steer (WRI) on starting the “landscapes movement”
20 Nov 2013
Dr Andrew Steer – President and CEO, World Resources Institute – talks about how to start a “landscapes movement” to solve the 21st Century’s biggest problems.
IISD Video: Warsaw Climate Conference Special Days: Global Landscapes Forum
20 Nov 2013
IISD Reports: Peter Holmgren, Director General, Centre for International Forest Research (CIFOR), explained that the Global Landscapes Forum is a logical outgrowth of the idea that agriculture, ecosystems and human livelihoods are all deeply interrelated. He noted that policymaking today is increasingly evidence-based, and that it would be important for researchers to become more relevant […]
Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso on landscapes and Lesotho
20 Nov 2013
His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of the Kingdom of Lesotho speaks about landscapes, Lesotho, and being a torchbearer for Africa. At the Global Landscapes Forum, Warsaw, 17 November 2013.
Global Landscapes Forum video – Rolling up our sleeves on agricultural mitigation for landscape benefits
19 Nov 2013
Live recording of the discussion forum Rolling up our sleeves on agricultural mitigation for landscape benefits, held during the Global Landscapes Forum in Warsaw. During this session, the panel identified main focus areas for mitigation action. Speakers used a case study to discuss efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants, and also examined whether mitigation activities can be integrated with food security and climate […]
Global Landscapes Forum video – Closing Plenary
19 Nov 2013
Closing plenary on the second day of the Global Landscapes Forum, held on the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP19 on 17 November 2013. Speakers: Krystyna Gurbiel, His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso, Tony La Viña, Selam Kidane Abebe, Heru Prasetyo Moderator: Patrick Verkooijen
