Thinking beyond the canopy 
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Backgrounders
Reporting REDD
'Reporting REDD+: A journalist's guide to the role of forests in combating global climate change' is a media pack that aims to give journalists an overview of a vital issue in global climate change negotiations which is the subject of fierce debate. This short media briefing explains how the REDD mechanism could work and explains some of the key controversies.
Forests and climate change after Copenhagen: An Asia-Pacific perspective
The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held December 2009 in Copenhagen. The spotlight fell on forests, forestry and REDD+. After Copenhagen, forestry stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific have raised many questions about the meaning of COP15 for people, forests, and forestry. This FAO/RECOFTC report presents expert answers to a dozen key questions.
Simply REDD
Climate change discussions often use scientific and technical language. Terms and acronyms can cloud issues. 'Simply REDD+: CIFOR's guide to forests, climate change and REDD' helps journalists, policy makers, NGOs and interested global citizens better understand the importance of forests in combating climate change. It also highlights issues that CIFOR research has identified as crucial if the global climate agenda is to progress in a way that is effective, efficient and equitable.
The Forested World
This series of maps provides a quick comparison between biophysical and political dimensions of the world's forested countries.
