A ciência precisa de canais de comunicação claros para cortar o ruído, para que a pesquisa tenha algum impacto. O CIFOR-ICRAF é tão apaixonado por compartilhar nosso conhecimento quanto por gerá-lo.
Découvrez les évènements passés et à venir dans le monde entier et en ligne, qu’ils soient organisés par le CIFOR-ICRAF ou auxquels participent nos chercheurs.
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Pour que la recherche ait un impact, la science a besoin de canaux de communication clairs pour aller droit au but. CIFOR-ICRAF est aussi passionné par le partage de ses connaissances que par leur production.
Para que la investigación pueda generar algún impacto, los conocimientos científicos requieren de canales de comunicación claros. En CIFOR-ICRAF, compartir nuestros conocimientos nos apasiona tanto como generarlos.
Ilmu pengetahuan membutuhkan saluran komunikasi yang jelas untuk mencapai tujuan, jika ingin dampaknya terlihat. CIFOR-ICRAF sangat bersemangat untuk berbagi pengetahuan sembari menghasilkan pengetahuan itu sendiri.
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partners’ capacity and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders, bringing the latest insights on
forests, trees, landscapes and people to global decision making.
CIFOR–ICRAF publishes over 750 publications every year on agroforestry, forests and climate change, landscape restoration, rights, forest policy and much more – in multiple languages.
Explore our knowledge
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Science needs clear communication channels to cut through the noise, if research is to have any impact. CIFOR-ICRAF is as passionate about sharing our knowledge as we are in generating it.
CIFOR–ICRAF addresses local challenges and opportunities while providing solutions to global problems for forests,
landscapes, people and the planet.
We deliver actionable evidence and solutions to transform how land is used and how food is produced: conserving and
restoring ecosystems, responding to the global climate, malnutrition, biodiversity and desertification crises. In short,
improving people’s lives.
Three CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and researchers from Measurable Action for Haze-Free Sustainable Land Management (MAHFSA) will serve as hosts, session chairs, and presenters at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting from March 24–28, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan, and online. They will showcase key findings from the MAHFSA Programme on tropical peatlands in Southeast Asia.
AAG is a non-profit scientific and educational society dedicated to advancing the understanding and study of geography and related fields. As of 2020, the association has over 10,000 members from nearly 100 countries, including geographers and professionals across the public, private, and academic sectors.
This session explores the intricate relationships between wetlands and local livelihoods, emphasizing socio-economic and environmental dimensions that shape these interactions. Wetlands provide essential ecosystem services such as water purification, flood control, and biodiversity conservation, while sustaining millions of livelihoods worldwide. Their carbon storage capacity and role in climate change mitigation make them critical to sustainable development.
Session Host & Chair: Swetha Peteru
Presenters:
Swetha Peteru – Peatlands and Livelihoods in Southeast Asia
Sinta Haryati Silviana – Complexity of Land Tenure Rights in Peatland Management in Southeast Asia
Himlal Baral – Transitioning to agroforestry in degraded peatlands for food, energy, and raw materials: Lessons from South Sumatra
Building on the discussions from Session 1, this session further examines the complex interplay between wetlands, human well-being, and environmental sustainability. Wetlands support biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods, making them a critical focus in the global effort to balance conservation and development.
Session Host & Chair: Swetha Peteru
Southeast Asia is grappling with recurring and devastating fire and haze events that pose significant environmental, health, and economic challenges. The causes of these fires vary across the region, with peatland fires being a major concern in some countries while agricultural practices contribute to fires in other parts of the region. Despite these differences, the impacts are uniformly severe, affecting air quality, biodiversity, and human health. Thus, the region’s pursuit of sustainable development and climate resilience is critical, as climate change exacerbates these issues by altering weather patterns, leading to prolonged droughts and increased fire risks.
In response to these challenges, the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP), signed in 2002, has provided a foundational framework for regional cooperation. This agreement aims to prevent, monitor, and mitigate land and forest fires that lead to transboundary haze pollution through concerted national efforts and international cooperation. Additionally, ASEAN has developed strategic plans, including the Second Haze-Free ASEAN Roadmap (2023-2030), which builds on the first Haze-Free Roadmap (2016-2020) and emphasizes enhanced cooperation and the establishment of regional standards to address the root causes of haze pollution.
As a part of the policy dialogue and closing event, the successes and outcomes achieved over the course of the programme will be highlighted, showcasing the continuous efforts of ASEAN Member States in preventing fire and haze across the region. One of the key achievements of MAHFSA Programme is the revamped ASEAN Fire Alert Phone App Tool (Fire Alert Tool), which features enhanced capabilities to support haze management within the region. The enhanced Fire Alert Tool integrates data from ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) and Malaysia Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), providing users with easy access to near- real-time information via mobile devices. Furthermore, the ASEAN Investment Framework on Haze-Free Sustainable Land Management (AIF-HFSLM) 2023-2030, developed under the programme, aims to leverage USD 1.5 billion in funding. These initiatives are designed to help ASEAN Member States by promoting improved land management practices and effective fire prevention measures. Over time, the programme’s efforts are expected to lead to enhanced air quality and significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ultimately benefiting up to 50 million people across Southeast Asia.
About MAHFSA
The Measurable Action for Haze-Free Sustainable Land Management (MAHFSA) Programme is a five-year joint initiative (2019–2025) between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The program is implemented in collaboration with key partners, including the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Global Environment Centre (GEC). MAHFSA aims to address the persistent challenge of transboundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia by promoting sustainable peatland and land management practices.
As the programme concludes, a final policy dialogue and closing event is being organized to showcase its achievements and acknowledge the ongoing efforts of ASEAN Member States in addressing fire and transboundary haze issues. This will be followed by the Final Programme Steering Committee Meeting (PSC).
The event will highlight the successes and outcomes of the MAHFSA programme and reaffirm ASEAN Member States’ commitment to mitigating fire and haze impacts across the region.
Objectives
To share best practices, discuss policy reforms, and explore innovative solutions on building climate resilience and sustainable development
To reflect and share MAHFSA Programme’s achievements, lesson learned, and way forward in tackling fire and transboundary issues in the region
In person registration: Please RSVP by 17 March 2025 Further information: Swetha Peteru, Scientist and MAHFSA Lead, CIFOR-ICRAF
Regional Project Manager, Community-based Fire Management in Asia Project, Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC)
Acting Coordinator of the Working Group Directorate of Peat Ecosystem Protection and Management, Ministry of Environment, Indonesia
Kessinee Unapumnuk
Director, Transboundary Air Pollution Sub-Division Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
Moderator
Mardiah Hayati
Senior Officer, Environment Division, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Department
Interactive (small group) discussions, including online
Topics to explore: identifying key challenges, proposing actionable solutions, and considering how these solutions align with climate resilience and sustainable development goal
Reporting Back and Plenary Discussion
Lesson learned and way forward
Closing remarks
Speaker
Kessinee Unapumnuk
Director, Transboundary Air Pollution Sub-Division Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand
MC
Sinta Haryati Silviana
Researcher, CIFOR-ICRAF
Aida Hayati Mohd Hassan
Peatland Programme, Global Environment Centre
CGIAR Science Week
Published on 18 Feb 2025
CIFOR-ICRAF is taking part in the inaugural CGIAR Science Week! This conference will engage the community of global leaders in research, policy, and development working for a food, nutrition, and climate secure future in active dialogue during plenary sessions focused on harnessing and scaling science and innovation. CIFOR-ICRAF will offer the opportunity to see, first-hand, its transformative innovations improving the lives of communities and to visit its cutting-edge labs to see science in action.
Welcome Reception
The event will serve as a networking platform, bringing together key stakeholders from government, science, policy and industry sectors to foster collaborations for a sustainable and resilient future.
Research Workshop – Gathering for Growth: A Unified Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (Opportunity Crops)
This session will bring together the CGIAR Research Centers working under the VACS initiative, highlighting the recent key achievements and investments in coordination and implementation. The aim is to catalyze the ongoing and future work under the CGIAR VACS Portfolio as part of the VACS Implementers Group.
Launched in 2023, VACS is an initiative to diversify and enhance resilience of agrifood systems through climate-adapted and nutritious opportunity crops grown on healthy soils.
The VACS governance structure led by the Joint Partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and CIMMYT on behalf of the CGIAR focuses on maximizing collective impact, aligning efforts, and promoting transparency with the goal to grow and strengthen the initiative. VACS leverages the complementary capabilities and networks of the CGIAR Research Centers, catalyzing actions across a wide range of public and private stakeholders aligned with the Theory of Change, This is accomplished through various areas of action, such as Breeding, Seed Systems, Conservation, Public-Private Partnerships, Soils, Smallholder Farmers’ Resilience, and Capacity Building, which align with the CGIAR Science Programs.
The implementation of VACS is designed to achieve the above goals through an Implementers Group made up of CGIAR, FAO, IFAD, and Crop Trust.
The exhibition will highlight the contribution of trees to transforming food systems and building the resilience of communities to climate change. It will feature digital solutions that help farmers restore degraded lands, improve agricultural productivity and achieve food security. In addition, it will display seedlings, tree-based products, and knowledge resources that highlight the practical applications of agroforestry for land restoration and improved livelihoods. Visitors will also get a chance to engage directly with CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and gain insights into the importance of planting the right tree, in the right place, and for the right purpose. This will help them understand how trees can combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen food systems.
Exhibition: Trees for Resilience
The exhibition will highlight the contribution of trees to transforming food systems and building the resilience of communities to climate change. It will feature digital solutions that help farmers restore degraded lands, improve agricultural productivity and achieve food security. In addition, it will display seedlings, tree-based products, and knowledge resources that highlight the practical applications of agroforestry for land restoration and improved livelihoods. Visitors will also get a chance to engage directly with CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and gain insights into the importance of planting the right tree, in the right place, and for the right purpose. This will help them understand how trees can combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen food systems.
Participatory Research for Sustainable and Inclusive Transformations in Food, Land, and Water Systems
Achieving sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient food, land, and water systems requires the active participation of diverse stakeholders in co-creating solutions. This interactive session explores how participatory research approaches—ranging from living labs and multi-stakeholder platforms to citizen science and gender-transformative methodologies—are driving social change and advancing resilient multifunctional landscapes.
By fostering collaboration between researchers, policymakers, communities, and innovators, participatory research strengthens collective agency, enhances decision-making, and enables context-specific innovations that address complex challenges such as land degradation, biodiversity loss and food insecurity.
Participants in this session will engage with practical tools and real-world examples from CGIAR initiatives.
Agenda:
Opening and framing presentation
Introductions to participatory research approaches used within CGIAR initiatives, examples and case-studies
Engage with concrete tools from the Agroecological Living Landscapes toolkit and with digital innovations in citizen science in a marketplace setting
Closing remarks
Speakers:
Anne Rietveld (Lead AoW5 SP-Multifunctional Landscapes, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT)
Jacob van Etten (Director, Alliance Bioversity-CIAT)
The exhibition will highlight the contribution of trees to transforming food systems and building the resilience of communities to climate change. It will feature digital solutions that help farmers restore degraded lands, improve agricultural productivity and achieve food security. In addition, it will display seedlings, tree-based products, and knowledge resources that highlight the practical applications of agroforestry for land restoration and improved livelihoods. Visitors will also get a chance to engage directly with CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and gain insights into the importance of planting the right tree, in the right place, and for the right purpose. This will help them understand how trees can combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen food systems.
Plenary 3, Segment 1: Targeting Transformation – Africa
This plenary session will explore transformative strategies and innovations driving agricultural resilience and sustainability across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean (LAC). In Africa, the discussion will center on key regional commitments, including the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) outcomes and the Kampala Declaration. It will examine how CGIAR’s 2030 Research and Innovation strategy aligns with these frameworks, leveraging science and technology to address complex challenges and advance resilience and prosperity. Meanwhile, in LAC, the session will highlight how initiatives like AgriLAC Resiliente—CGIAR’s regional initiative—have been integrated into agri-food innovation systems to strengthen competitiveness, enhance food and nutritional security, and mitigate climate and environmental challenges. By fostering networks of collaboration and scaling impactful solutions, this session will showcase the role of cutting-edge research in shaping a sustainable agricultural future across both regions.
Africa stands at a pivotal moment, confronting a confluence of challenges amid ambitious regional commitments and urgent calls for action. The plenary session titled “Targeting Transformation – Africa” within CGIAR Science Week serves as a beacon of collaboration and innovation in response to these pressing issues.
The session will delve into the core pillars of Africa’s transformation agenda, drawing from key regional commitments such as the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), the newly adopted Kampala Declaration among many others.
Amidst these commitments, the session will spotlight strategies and innovations imperative for navigating Africa’s complex challenges. It will explore how CGIAR’s 2030 Research and Innovation strategy aligns with and bolsters these regional frameworks, positioning science and technology as linchpins in Africa’s journey towards resilience and prosperity.
As Africa charts its course towards 2050, this segment serves as a platform for envisioning a future where sustainable development, resilience, and prosperity are not just aspirations but tangible realities for all its people. Through collective action and unwavering commitment, we endeavor to target transformation and unlock Africa’s boundless potential.
Speakers:
Éliane Ubalijoro (CEO, ICRAF-CIFOR)
BBC’s CrowdScience
The BBC World Service radio show CrowdScience takes listeners’ questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers who are hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
In this special CrowdScience event we ask: Can We Feed Everybody?
We’ll tackle questions on the subject from the audience and our listeners around the world.
Please register in advance to book your seat.
The BBC World Service reaches millions of listeners around the world. The event will be recorded live and broadcast later. After broadcast, it will also be available to listen on the BBC website.
Speakers:
Alex O. Awiti (Principal Scientist & Agroecology Lead, CIFOR-ICRAF)
The exhibition will highlight the contribution of trees to transforming food systems and building the resilience of communities to climate change. It will feature digital solutions that help farmers restore degraded lands, improve agricultural productivity and achieve food security. In addition, it will display seedlings, tree-based products, and knowledge resources that highlight the practical applications of agroforestry for land restoration and improved livelihoods. Visitors will also get a chance to engage directly with CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and gain insights into the importance of planting the right tree, in the right place, and for the right purpose. This will help them understand how trees can combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen food systems.
Field Trip: CIFOR-ICRAF Research and Innovation Laboratories
Join us at CIFOR-ICRAF and learn how trees can make a difference for climate, biodiversity and food security. Tour our four cutting-edge laboratories that are providing solutions to global challenges.
A New Chapter for CAADP: The Kampala CAADP Declaration and CAADP Strategy and Action Plan, 2026-2035
Since its launch in 2003 in Maputo and renewal in 2014 in Malabo by African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) has promoted evidence-based decision-making and performance monitoring of Africa’s agricultural transformation, food security and nutrition, economic growth, and prosperity for all. After two decades of CAADP implementation, the continent has made enormous progress in terms of expansion of public investments in agriculture and intra-African agricultural trade, agricultural and economic growth, and improvement in poverty and nutrition outcomes. But progress has been uneven, significant challenges remain, and new ones have come to the fore. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, interrupted economic growth and caused deterioration in hunger and nutrition outcomes, and the Russia-Ukraine war created supply chain and other trade shocks. The slowdown in growth has been compounded by the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, conflicts, and other pest infestations such as locust and fall armyworm across the continent.
Speakers:
Simeon Ehui (Director General, IITA)
Johan Swinnen (Director General, IFPRI)
Baboucarr Manneh (Director General, AFRICARICE)
Bram Govaerts (Director General, CIMMYT)
Simon Heck (Director General, CIP)
Aly Abousabaa (Director General, ICARDA)
Éliane Ubalijoro (CEO, ICRAF-CIFOR)
Himanshu Pathak (Director General, ICRISAT)
Apollinaire Djikeng (Director General, ILRI)
Yvonne Pinto (Director General, IRRI)
Mark Smith (Director General, IWMI)
Jonathan Mueke (Principal Secretary in the State Department for Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya)
Estherine Fotabong (Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability, AUDA-NEPAD)
Godfrey Bahiigwa (Director of Rural Economy and Agriculture, AUC)
Huyam Ahmed MohammedElamin Salih (Director of the AU Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources, AU-IBAR)
Felicitas Röhrig (Senior Policy Officer, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ))
Steven Were Omamo (Director of Development Strategies and Governance, and Acting Director for Africa, IFPRI)
Samuel Benin (Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI)
Kwesi Atta-Krah (Consultant and Senior Advisor to the CGIAR Africa Director, IITA)
Jörn Schmidt (Director for Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems, WorldFish)
Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg (Managing Director for Africa, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT)
Science Talks: Unpacking the status of women in African agrifood systems
The yawning gender gap in African agrifood systems and women farmers’ low uptake of climate resilient innovations continue to hinder Africa’s capacity to cope with climate change. Further, these gender gaps1 continue to deeply undermine rural women’s ability to contribute to and benefit from agricultural innovations. In Africa, where agriculture holds the largest transformative potential with most economies being dependent on agriculture, the gender gap is costing these economies massive losses, stifling food systems transformation. Meaningful, impactful action toward bridging these gaps requires compelling, actionable evidence for practice and policy action.
Together with the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) will convene this event to present up-to-date data and discuss Africa-specific recommendations and strategies for gender transformative solutions that can drive equitable agri-food systems. The session will be anchored on a forth coming report on the ‘‘The Status of Women in African Agrifood Systems’, that will analyze evidence on women’s role in agri-food sectors in the African context.
The exhibition will highlight the contribution of trees to transforming food systems and building the resilience of communities to climate change. It will feature digital solutions that help farmers restore degraded lands, improve agricultural productivity and achieve food security. In addition, it will display seedlings, tree-based products, and knowledge resources that highlight the practical applications of agroforestry for land restoration and improved livelihoods. Visitors will also get a chance to engage directly with CIFOR-ICRAF scientists and gain insights into the importance of planting the right tree, in the right place, and for the right purpose. This will help them understand how trees can combat climate change, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen food systems.
The Asia Land Forum (ALF) is a regional platform that fosters learning, sharing, and collaboration to promote people-centered land governance. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the ALF addresses pressing land-related issues, including conflicts, climate change, and inequalities, with a special focus on the vital role of marginalized groups such as women and Indigenous Peoples. The ALF connects ILC members and partners across Asia to advance people-centered land governance, promote land rights, and highlight the importance of inclusive land governance in tackling global challenges.
In 2025, the ALF aims to unite members and partners to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, network, and strategize for enhanced people-centered land governance. Key objectives include aligning regional approaches, prioritizing land rights, and empowering people’s organizations.
This year’s forum focuses on four critical thematic areas:
Land and agrarian reforms
Land conflict and defender protection
Women-led movements and land rights
Addressing climate change impacts on people’s land rights
CIFOR-ICRAF scientists will participate in the Asia Land Forum 2025, engaging with various stakeholders for knowledge exchange, and sharing of good practices of CIFOR-ICRAF’s work.
Wetlands are vital guardians of life on Earth, storing carbon, fostering biodiversity and protecting coastlines. From bird-filled marshes to carbon-rich swamps, these ecosystems regulate water cycles, support climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation. Yet, they are disappearing rapidly due to urbanization, agriculture and climate change. In the past half-century, more than a third of wetlands have been lost threatening both nature and cultural heritage.
As the world faces escalating environmental challenges, the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Zimbabwe will be a pivotal moment for wetland conservation.
The rapid degradation of wetlands demands stronger commitments and decisive action. At COP15, CIFOR-ICRAF will bring leading research and expertise to the table, highlighting the role of wetlands in climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Join our experts in Zimbabwe or online to hear the latest on wetlands at COP15.
Considering restoration, communities, and livelihoods for sustainable peatlands: A MAHFSA learning exchange
Published on 23 Jan 2025
Background
The ASEAN Secretariat, in partnership with CIFOR under the Measurable Action for Haze-Free Sustainable Land Management in Southeast Asia (MAHFSA) Programme, is organizing a field visit on 10 and 11 February 2025 in Riau province, Indonesia. This visit will focus on examining issues related to community engagement and restoration in the sustainable management and use of peatlands, while ensuring the well-being of local livelihoods.
The event will provide an opportunity for representatives from the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (COM AATHP) and the ASEAN Task Force on Peatlands (ATFP) to hear directly from stakeholders involved in sustainable peatland management and restoration activities in Riau, Indonesia, with a particular focus on community engagement.
Field visit overview
The field visit will showcase examples of peatland management and restoration that integrate the livelihoods of local communities, including visits to a private company collaborating with the government.
As the Southeast Asian country with the largest peatland area, Indonesia offers valuable experience and knowledge in sustainable peatland management. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Indonesia’s extensive experience in peatland restoration and fire management, with the goal of enhancing sustainable peatland management across the region. This will include sharing best practices, innovative restoration techniques, multistakeholder engagement strategies, and success stories.
The visit also aims to address knowledge exchange and capacity-building gaps in peatland restoration and rehabilitation, as highlighted in the MAHFSA Capacity Development, Needs, and Gaps Assessment (CDNGA) by nine ASEAN Member States (AMS). These gaps are vital to the successful implementation of the ASEAN Peatland Management Strategy (APMS) and the Second Roadmap.
Further information: Swetha Peteru, Scientist and MAHFSA Lead, CIFOR-ICRAF
GLF Forests 2025: Defining the next decade of action
Published on 17 Jan 2025
We can’t solve the climate crisis without forests – but will forests survive in our warming world?
This year, Brazil will host the COP30 climate conference in the heart of the Amazon rainforest – putting the spotlight on one of the world’s most important tropical environments, a biodiversity hotspot and globally important carbon sink.
But the world’s forests are increasingly under threat – both from deforestation and from the climate crisis itself. The Amazon rainforest is on the brink of a tipping point.
The next decade will be crucial for our forests. What do we need to do to save them before it’s too late?
Following last year’s COP29 in Azerbaijan, join us on the road from Baku to Belém along with 1,000 experts, scientists, practitioners, policymakers and grassroots leaders from around the world, to lay the foundations for a resilient, productive and just future for forests, building on 30 years of CIFOR-ICRAF research and findings.
Key themes
Forest policies Putting forest ecosystems front and center at COP30 and beyond
Nature and climate finance Funding forests through innovative and underutilized finance mechanisms, carbon markets and locally-led financing schemes
Rights and a just transition Co-creating a sustainable forest future for everyone and championing Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendants, local communities, women and youth
Food, fibres, fuels Sowing a thriving forest bioeconomy for sustainable energy, food, carbon storage and conservation
AI and technology Showcasing the latest AI conservation solutions, community-led tech innovations and tools to bridge the global digital divide
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) conference addresses the future of food and agriculture, bringing together experts, politicians, scientists, businesses and civil society to develop solutions for future food security. CIFOR-ICRAF CEO Éliane Ubalijoro will be giving a keynote speech at this year’s event, which you can watch live here.
Mangrove blue carbon to achieve FOLU Net Sink 2030
Published on 30 Dec 2024
Mangroves are one of the ecosystems prioritized in the 15 mitigation actions of the FOLU Net Sink 2030 initiative through efforts to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. The measurement and calculation of carbon stocks—using robust and standardized methods—is essential to achieving this target. The careful selection of project locations is also crucial, both biophysically and socio-economically, to ensure project success. This process requires techniques that are transparent and easily understood, to foster a high level of trust among all stakeholders. An interactive map of potential restoration locations for blue carbon mangrove projects should also be provided, enabling users to access and analyse data for planning and monitoring blue carbon mangrove projects.
Given the unique characteristics of blue carbon mangrove ecosystems, project implementation in these ecosystems requires tailored guidelines, distinct from those of terrestrial ecosystems. CIFOR-ICRAF and its partners have prepared:
A manual for mangrove blue carbon measurement, which includes measurement and calculation procedures and methods referring to guidelines developed by the IPCC
Guidelines for developing blue carbon mangrove projects, with standards and methodologies that enable the harmonization of existing regulations with globally recognized standards and methodologies
i-Mangrove, a spatial interactive online platform for displaying and accessing information on mangrove restoration opportunities, annual mangrove loss, and its causes.
The third focus group discussion organized by the FOLU Net Sink Collaboration Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF, was held to review the manual for mangrove blue carbon measurement; discuss the guidelines for developing blue carbon mangrove projects, along with their standards and methodologies in accordance with existing regulations and schemes—including SRN PPI and SPEI; and introduce the i-Mangrove tool to stakeholders.
Remarks from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Republic of Indonesia
Speaker
Siti Nurbaya Bakar
Minister of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia
Presentations
Presentation of progress on the development of the manual for mangrove blue carbon measurement
Trialaksita Ardhani, Research Consultant, CIFOR-ICRAF
Presentation of guidelines for mangrove blue carbon project development, along with its standards and methodologies
Daniel Murdiyarso, Principal Scientist, CIFOR-ICRAF
Introduction to the i-Mangrove application
Sigit Sasmito, Senior Researcher, TropWATER, James Cook University
Discussion on the forest and land fire control manual concept
Speakers
Ruandha Agung Sugardiman
Chair of the FOLU Net Sink 2030 Working Team
Thomas Nifinluri
Director of Forest and Land Fire Control, MoEF
Concluding remarks
Speaker
Ruandha Agung Sugardiman
Chair of the FOLU Net Sink 2030 Working Team
Guidelines for developing standards and methodology for mangrove blue carbon projects in Indonesia
Published on 30 Dec 2024
Mangrove blue carbon ecosystems have become an important component of climate action in recent years, due to their environmental and social benefits. These ecosystems can contribute to both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as biodiversity conservation. As such, the development of blue carbon projects should be prioritized, and implementation must be accelerated. However, due to their unique characteristics, blue carbon ecosystems require methodologies and standards distinct from those of terrestrial ecosystems—and acceptable to all stakeholders.
The Government of Indonesia has established a National Registry System (Sistem Registri Nasional or SRN) as part of the implementation of the Paris Agreement’s Transparency Framework. The system serves to avoid double counting—and as a tool to assess the extent of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts supported by various parties. In addition to national standards, several international standards can now be integrated into the development of blue carbon projects in Indonesia—such as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Plan Vivo, and the Australian ERF Standard—which can contribute to developing effective projects and enhancing investor confidence.
CIFOR-ICRAF and its partners have prepared guidelines to harmonize existing regulations to expedite the development of blue carbon projects in Indonesia. A focus group discussion, organized by the FOLU Net Sink Collaboration Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF, was held on 22 August2024 to facilitate this process.
Registration
Opening
Speaker
Ruandha Agung Sugardiman
Chair of the FOLU Net Sink 2030 Working Team
Presentation of guidelines for developing standards and methods for mangrove blue carbon projects, and introduction to the discussion
