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New training course 'Pathways to climate change adaptation: the case of Small Island Developing States'
This free online course by the University of Geneva provides an overview of climate change adaptation for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with a focus on the environmental perspective. It will present the key concepts...

Forest governance practitioners gather in the UK for a comprehensive short course on best practices
For the fifth year in a row, the Improving Forest Governance course brought together forest governance practitioners from government, civil society and the private sector. Forty-two individuals from 13 countries took part...

FERN's new film outlines the Story of FLEGT

EU FAO FLEGT Programme calls for concept notes from VPA countries
EU FAO FLEGT Programme is now accepting concept notes from government institutions, civil society and private sector organizations in countries engaged in VPAs. Grants of up to €100 000 are channeled through the Programme to...

UE FAO FLEGT : appel à propositions pour les pays APV - Date limite : 30 juin 2013
Le programme UE FAO FLEGT a lancé un appel à propositions pour les pays APV. Les propositions peuvent être envoyées par les groupes d'acteurs locaux : gouvernement, société civile, et secteur privé. La date limite de soumission...

EU FAO FLEGT: call for proposals for VPA countries - Deadline: 30 June 2013
The EU FAO FLEGT Programme launched in March a call for proposals opened to local stakeholders - government, civil society organisations and private sector organisations - in VPA countries. The deadline for application is 30 June...

EU FAO FLEGT Programme: First projects endorsed in Latin America and Asia
The EU FAO FLEGT Programme has endorsed 14 projects since expansion to Latin America and Asia began last year. Proposals approved cover a range of thematic areas from a host of countries, including: (1) enabling effective timber...

Preparations begin for Guyana’s second VPA negotiation session
VPA negotiations between Guyana and the European Commission are moving ahead, with two formal videoconferences having taken place since negotiations began. A draft of the timber legality definition has been discussed and is now...

EU FAO FLEGT - Call for proposals - VPA countries
Dear members, The EU FAO FLEGT Programme, a four year initiative funded by the EU and implemented by FAO, recently launched its call for proposals for VPA countries. The call is for government agencies, civil society organisations...

Question and Answers: CRISTAL Tool - Any experience to share?
Hello! I'm looking for experiences and tips on the use of the Community Based Risk Screening Tool - Adaptation and Livelihoods (CRISTAL), can anyone help me? Best wishes, Laura