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This two-day gathering — 5-6 May in Jakarta, Indonesia — will provide a platform for Southeast Asian Ministers to engage in bilateral and multilateral exchanges with their global counterparts, business executives, civil society and development experts in the pursuit of new green-growth pathways for development in the region. Visit forestsasia.org or contact CIFOR’s Adinda Hasan: a.hasan@cgiar.org
- REGISTER HERE.
- HOST A SESSION: A call for applications by organizations working in Southeast Asia to host a Discussion Forum has been extended until 10 February.
- PROFILE YOUR WORK AT THE ISSUES MARKETPLACE: The ‘Landscapes Issues Marketplace’ offers an alternative space for scientists, practitioners and students to share their latest research, thinking and experiences.
- BOOTHS: 10 table-top booth spaces are available.
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How should we define forestry for sustainable development? An upcoming meeting at the UN will present a unique opportunity to demonstrate how fundamentally important forests and forestry are for sustainable development, writes CIFOR Director General Peter Holmgren. Read more.
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 A newly published study by CIFOR shows that children living in areas of Africa with more tree cover tend to have more nutritious diets, adding credence to research showing that forests play a vital role in food security. What are the possible reasons behind this correlation? What implications could this have for forests threatened by agricultural expansion? CIFOR researcher Amy Ickowitz explains.
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 The Global Landscapes Forum brought together stakeholders from multiple sectors to examine how current policies address landscapes — and what we can do better in the future. But where do we go from here? In the “landscapes” spirit, a new infographic takes the most compelling ideas and recommendations a step further, connecting the dots between forestry, agriculture, climate challenges and the international development framework. Click here for more.
More landscapes news:
- OUTCOME STATEMENT: The Global Landscapes Forum has articulated 13 actionable policy recommendations and incentives for a multilateral climate agreement, the SDG process as well as other actors. Click here to read the report.
- LANDSCAPE FUND: A new working paper identifies opportunities for investing in sustainable agriculture in ways that benefit smallholders. Find out more about the Landscape Fund, a networked financing approach that allows diversification of operational risks, target markets, customers, and currencies.
- LANDSCAPES HUB: Don’t forget to watch Landscapes.org — updated weekly — for the latest news and information from CIFOR and our partners about the landscapes approach.
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 The best place to look for clues about potential drought in the Amazon forests of Peru might be on the other side of South America, scientists say. Rising sea surface temperatures off Brazil’s Atlantic Coast have corresponded with lower-than-normal rainfalls in the forests of the western Amazon, enabling scientists to predict when droughts will occur, with ramifications for farmers — particularly the fires they use to clear land for planting. Read more details here.
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 A new report indicates that local control over forest resources — in this case, Zambian charcoal and timber — could be models for sustainable production. In the southern African country, centralized management of these key sources of income has exacerbated deforestation while imperiling livelihoods. Researchers are now urging a return to customary management: “Rural communities … should have a say in how these resources are used,” says CIFOR scientist Davison Gumbo. Read more here.
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