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December 2012

Combining an Inter-Sectoral Carbon Tax with Sectoral Mitigation Policies: Impacts on the French Forest Sector

Journal of Forest Economics (Elsevier)

As France works out its plan to tackle climate change issues, questions are arising in the forest sector as to how sectoral mitigation programs such as those designed to enhance fuel wood consumption or to stimulate in-forest carbon sequestration may coincide with an inter-sectoral program such a

June 2018

Green Jobs in the Forest Sector

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
This report, Green Jobs in the Forest Sector, provides an overview of existing Green Forest Jobs and identifies possible areas for future activities and jobs in the forest sector, and may serve as starting point for further analysis and discussion on the future of Green Forest Jobs.
November 2018

Climate Change for Forest Policy-Makers: An approach for integrating climate change into national forest policy in support of sustainable forest management, Version 2.0

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
This document Climate Change for Forest Policy-Makers: An approach for integrating climate change into national forest policy in support of sustainable forest management, Version 2.0 is intended to help senior officials in government administrations and the representatives of other stakeholders groups, including civil society organizations and the private sector, prepare the forest sector for the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change in the light of new international agreements.
April 2017

Boosting Governance in Mozambique’s Forests

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
The report Boosting Governance in Mozambique’s Forests contributes by exploring what options exist for incentives that can put in place more sustainable forestry. It identifies six main areas of concern and outlines for each area possible incentives that might be developed to improve practice.

Water and Environment Sector Development Plan

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Uganda
The water and environmental resources are critical in Uganda's national transformation and sustainable development. This document, Water and Environment Sector Development Plan, outlines the development priorities being addressed by the water sector; describes the general state of affairs; covers the objectives, strategies, and priority interventions under the Sector Development Plan and National Development Plan (NDPII); and outlines the options for sources of funds to invest in the Water and Environment Sector.
July 2020

Economic Appraisal of Ayeyarwady Delta Mangrove Forests

Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP), Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
The report showcases the results of piloting the 3Returns Framework in the coastal ecosystem restoration of mangrove forests in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar, demonstrating monetary and non-monetary benefits of restoration.
January 2013

Economic Valuation of Forest Goods and Services, Tunisia

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)
This case study advocates for integrating the values of goods and services provided by forest ecosystems into policy making in Tunisia. For example, the study recommends combining forest conservation measures with compensation systems for income losses and creating a Forest Development Fund funded by a tax on products and services provided by forests.
August 2019

Electricity Sector Holds the Key for the EU’s Low-Carbon Economy

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report explores the avenues that the electrification and power sector provides for emissions reduction vis-a-vis long-term climate objectives. It discusses three key issues: price signals, cost allocation, and innovation.

WiRES (Women in Renewable Energy Sector)

Organisation: 
Association for International and Comparative Studies in Labour Law and Industrial Relation (ADAPT), Union for Private Economic Enterprise (UPEE), University of Szeged

WiRES (Women in Renewable Energy Sector) is a project about women and green jobs.

March 2018

2018 UN World Water Development Report, Nature-based Solutions for Water (French Version)

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The 2018 UN World Water Development Report, Nature-based Solutions for Water, proposes an innovative response to water resource management challenges: nature-based solutions (NBS). It focuses in particular on water for agriculture, sustainable cities, disaster risk reduction and water quality.

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