News from CPF members

The project is part of a £20 million UK-funded programme to improve the sustainable use of natural resources in Sudan, to be carried out by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) over the next three years. [more...]

Ways of triggering multi-billion dollar, low carbon technology investments in developing economies are outlined in a new report today.Experts indicate that investments of around US$500 billion a year will be needed to assist developing countries adapt to climate change while powering low carbon growth. [more...]

Please note the correct date: 20 October 2009! [more...]

Three of IUFRO's Task Forces jointly hold a side event at the WFC on Forests, Human Health and Well-being. [more...]

President Mwai Kibaki reminded the parliamentarians that they have legitimacy to enact policies and laws to safeguard a safe, healthy and sustainable natural environment that serves the need of humanity as a whole. [more...]

A far more sophisticated approach needs to be taken when developing biofuels as an environmentally-friendly energy option a new report concludes. [more...]

As just over one month remains before nations converge in Copenhagen to 'seal the deal' on a new climate change agreement, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has laid out his four benchmarks for success at the negotiations in the Danish capital. [more...]

Latest research on new data collection technologies and the potential of using data collected for one purpose for multiple other purposes was reviewed at a Conference in Mount Gambier, South Australia. [more...]

She is one of Disney's most popular cartoon characters. Created by J.M. Barrie, the Scottish author best remembered for creating Peter Pan, Tinker Bell the well-loved fairy is reaching new heights with her new designation of "Honorary Ambassador of Green" to help promote environmental awareness in children. [more...]

Speaking at a press conference in Barcelona, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer reiterated that Copenhagen must result in a strong international climate change deal. [more...]