Tropical Forest Update
Issue 33 No. 1
Science and technology: anchoring the drive for sustainable timber
Applying good science and technologies can help maintain social and political support for sustainable development, including policies and practices that foster sustainable forest management and the sustainable trade of forest products. This edition of the TFU shows how science and technology, embedded in ITTO’s work, can enable members to scale up forest solutions.
Tropical wood products from a teak plantation in Thailand. Photo: Diego Noguera/IISD-ENB
Contents
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Editorial
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At CO P28, ITTO appeals for more climate finance for tropical forests
by ITTO SecretariatGlobal community recommitting to 2050 net-zero goal hears how sustainable forest management can advance both mitigation and adaptation. -
Donors pledge new funds at Council session
by ITTO SecretariatThe most recent session of the International Tropical Timber Council also discussed the Organization’s policy and project portfolio and made a range of decisions. -
ITTO secures Green Climate Fund accreditation
by ITTO SecretariatWith its successful application, ITTO has become one of 128 Green Climate Fund partners channelling resources to climate projects in developing countries. -
Strategies for sustainable development of timber sector identified
by ITTO SecretariatNine actions should be taken to ensure the sector’s future, say participants in the inaugural Global Legal and Sustainable Timber. -
Strengthening forest governance in Panama
by MalleuxITTO projects have advanced sustainable forest management and supported far-reaching changes in Panama’s forest policy. -
Advancing forest landscape restoration in the tropics
by SubramanianA new report examines experiences gained and lessons learned on enhancing socioecological resilience in ITTO projects. -
Using genetics to identify dipterocarps in Southeast Asia
by LowAn ITTO Fellow is developing DNA tests to identify the species and geographic provenance of Southeast Asian members of the family Dipterocarpaceae. -
Sustainable tropical timber coalition builds momentum
by JeffreeAn alliance of tropical countries launched to promote their sustainable forest industries is pressing forward with its programme. -
Tropical and topical
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Recent editions
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Meetings
Tropical wood products from a teak plantation in Thailand. Photo: Diego Noguera/IISD-ENB
Full edition
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