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Nigerian state “determined to protect their forests” and preparing to lead with REDD+
September 22, 2011
PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia (22 September, 2011) The Nigerian state of Cross River must protect its remaining tropical forest by taking a lead on REDD+ readiness activities and mobilising neighbouring states to take up the fight to protect its resources, said a Nigerian representative at the GCF task force meeting yesterday.
“We are determined to protect our forests and we hope that our preparation for REDD+ will encourage others to fight for REDD+ in all the Nigerian states”, said Arikpo Arikpo, Commissioner for the Cross River State Forestry Commission.
Read More at CIFOR Forests BlogNew GCF fund to promote state and provincial development of REDD+
September 20, 2011
PALAGKARAYA, Indonesia (20 September, 2011)_A new independent climate fund which will support provincial and state efforts in the implementation of REDD+ programmes was launched today at the Governors Climate and Forest Task Force meeting in Central Kalimantan.
The Governors Climate & Forests Fund or GCF fund will provide states and provinces with the opportunity to access funds worth over $6 million to build innovative Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degradation programmes (REDD+).
Read More at CIFOR Forests BlogGovernors’ Climate and Forests Task Force to meet in Kalimantan
September 19, 2011
PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia (20 September, 2011) Representatives from the Governors’ Climate and Forest Task Force (GCF) will meet for their fifth annual meeting in Kalimantan today to discuss sub-national and provincial efforts to tackle deforestation and develop REDD+ schemes.
“We are hoping to learn a tremendous amount about the progress being made at the federal and state levels and how sub-national governments are leading the way and building comprehensive approaches to REDD”, said William Boyd, GCF Secretariat at an opening press conference today.
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GCF delegates and stakeholders with traditional Dayak performers at the opening dinner for the 2011 GCF Annual Meeting at the Honorable Governor Teras Narang's residence.
2011 GCF Annual Meeting overview press conference pictured from left to right: Mariana Pavan, GCF Country Coordinator for Brazil, William Boyd, GCF Senior Advisor and Project Lead, Yakob Ishadamy, GCF Delegate from GCF Chair, Aceh, Avi Mahaningtyas, GCF Country Coordinator for Indonesia, and Mursid Marsono, Representative from the meeting host province, Central Kalimantan.