Fwd: forests-l digest: November 18, 2014

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Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:58:07 -0600
Subject: Forests Update - 18 November 2014 - Forests Policy & Practice

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A compilation of items recently posted to the Forests Policy & Practice knowledgebase Latest News - 18 November 2014 IUCN Red List Marks 50th Anniversary, Finds 22,413 Species Face Extinction 17_November 2014: The Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus orientalis) has moved from the Least Concern to the Vulnerable category on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List. IUCN released the updated Red List, which is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, at its World Parks Congress. continued...   INTERPOL Launches Operation Infra-Terra 17_November 2014: INTERPOL has launched the first global operation targeting individuals wanted for serious environmental crime, including wildlife crime. continued...   Bioversity International Releases Toolkit for Practical Use of Biodiversity Indicators 17_November 2014: Bioversity International, in collaboration with partners, has released the 'Toolkit for the Indicators of Resilience in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS),' which provides guidance for the organization of workshops on the practical use of such indicators in the field. continued...   TTM Report Features Call for ITTO to Engage Private Sector in Tropical Timber Trade 16_November 2014: The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) has released the 1-15 November issue of the Tropical Timber Market (TTM) Report, highlighting a call from the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) for ITTO to develop a strategy for private sector engagement in tropical timber trade and markets. continued...   UNEP Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Palm Oil 14_November 2014: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) signed an agreement to increase awareness of certified sustainable palm oil production in an effort to shift the global market away from unsustainable supplies. The agreement will support national and regional efforts to shift to a sustainable supply of palm oil, a commitment already made by the governments of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom (UK). continued...   Arusha Declaration on Wildlife Crime Adopted in Tanzania 13_November 2014: Participants at a meeting hosted by the Tanzanian Minister of Natural Resources, Lazaro Nyalandu, and supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF), have signed the Arusha Declaration. The Declaration calls for urgent action and announces the creation of bilateral agreements between Tanzania and neighboring Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia to address wildlife crime. continued...   FAO Highlights Role of Protected Areas in Food Security 13_November 2014: On the occasion of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) released a publication highlighting the links between people and protected areas. The paper, titled 'Protected Areas, People and Food Security - An FAO contribution to the World Parks Congress,' focuses on meeting the dual challenges of protecting biodiversity through in situ conservation while fulfilling basic needs for food and nutrition security. continued...   UNFF Advances Preparations for UNFF11 November_2014: The UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) is continuing preparations for its eleventh meeting (UNFF11) through meetings of the Bureau and a January 2015 second meeting of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Ad Hoc Expert Group on the International Arrangement on Forests (AHEG2). continued...   IUCN Launches Green List of Protected Areas 14_November 2014: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the IUCN Green List of Protected Areas (GLPA), which is meant to provide a global standard of good practice for protected areas. Areas in Australia, China, Colombia, France, Italy, Kenya, the Republic of Korea and Spain are among the first to be listed on the GLPA, which includes 23 sites selected from 50 candidates as part of its first phase. continued...   LifeWeb Initiative Showcases Conservation, Poverty Reduction Links 14_November 2014: The Spain-UN Environment Programme (UNEP) LifeWeb Initiative is being used to show how biodiversity conservation, poverty reduction and improved livelihoods are linked, with some 11 projects conducted across 15 protected areas (PAs). UNEP says that community empowerment, monitoring and enforcement, and better financing are key to habitat conservation and species protection across the PAs. continued...   IUCN Report: Sustainable Tourism Can Conserve Protected Areas 14_November 2014: An International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) report says that increasing the number of visitors to protected areas can be an effective tool for conservation and community development, as long as well-functioning management systems are in place. The report, titled 'Tourism and Visitor Management in Protected Areas: Guidelines for Sustainability,' was launched during the IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia. continued...   INTERPOL General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Environmental Security 14_November 2014: The 83rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly has adopted resolution AG-2014-RES-03, titled 'INTERPOL response to emerging threats in Environmental Security,' which urges member countries of INTERPOL to raise awareness of environmental crimes and violations, their causes and their impact among law enforcement authorities. continued...   European Countries Discuss Next CITES Plants and Standing Committees 14_November 2014: Some 45 experts from 18 European countries met from 11-14 November, in Wageningen, the Netherlands, to discuss plant-related issues and make recommendations for the next meetings of the Plants and Standing Committees of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). continued...   TEEB India Initiative Launches TII Interim Report November_2014: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) – India Initiative (TII) has launched the TII 'Interim Report Working Document.' The publication compiles 12 case studies on the three ecosystems (forests, inland wetlands and coastal and marine ecosystems) and illustrates approaches for applying ecosystem services economics to improve conservation planning and policy making. continued...   UNCCD, Ramsar Commit to Land Degradation Neutrality 14_November 2014: During the "Planet Plenary" at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, which is taking place in Sydney, Australia, Monique Barbut, Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and Christopher Briggs, Secretary General, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, announced a public commitment "to create a sustainable and resilient future for our children by stopping and reversing land degradation." Also during the plenary, Briggs indicated that Ramsar would launch a global partnership for wetlands restoration with the UNCCD in 2015. continued...   Protected Planet Report: World on Track to Meet CBD 2020 Target for Protected Areas 13_November 2014: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report concluding that the world is on track to meet a 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Target on the expansion of protected areas, although more work is required to ensure areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services are prioritized for protection. The report, titled 'Protected Planet Report 2014: Tracking progress towards global targets for protected areas,' was launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, meeting in Sydney, Australia. continued...   IUCN Releases First Global Assessment of World Heritage Sites 13_November 2014: Over 60% of areas on the World Heritage List are likely to be well conserved over time and 54% are considered well managed, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) 'World Heritage Outlook 2014: a conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites.' The report is the first global assessment of the world's 228 natural World Heritage sites. continued...   UNEP IRP Concludes 15th Meeting; Names Potočnik as Co-Chair 8_November 2014: The UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) International Resource Panel (IRP) selected Janez Potočnik, the former European Union (EU) Commissioner for the Environment, as the new IRP Co-Chair, at its 15th meeting. The Panel also identified future areas of research, including: poverty eradication and natural resources governance; restoration and resilience of land biodiversity and ecosystem services; and circular economy and innovation. continued...   Central and West Africa Protected Areas and Biodiversity Observatory Launched 12_November 2014: The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) has released the outcomes of a series of workshops on protected areas in Central Africa. The workshops form part of the EU funded BIOPAMA project, which supports capacity development under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). continued...   OECD Makes the Case for Green Growth in Southeast Asia 11_November 2014: As part of its Green Growth Series, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report detailing the unsustainability of Southeast Asia's current growth path. The report finds that climate change, fossil fuel-related pollution and an over-dependence on natural resources will hurt growth, prosperity and health in the long-run. continued...   FOREST EUROPE Prepares for 7th Ministerial Conference 7_November 2014: In preparation for its 7th Ministerial Conference, FOREST EUROPE has concluded a series of meetings addressing, inter alia: criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management (SFM); the role of forests in a green economy; the need to strengthen the role of SFM in protecting forests given changing climate conditions, including through enhancing outreach and awareness raising; and opportunities and challenges associated with the valuation of forest ecosystem services. continued...   Sixth IUCN World Parks Congress Opens 12_November 2014: The sixth International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress (WPC) opened on 12 November, in Sydney, Australia, with a ceremony that transitioned the role of Congress host from South Africa to Australia. The eight-day event is expected to attract 5,000 participants from more than 160 countries, and culminate in the 'Promise of Sydney Vision,' a document highlighting the importance of protected areas (PAs), listing promises made during the WPC, and proposing steps for its fulfillment. continued...   CGIAR Launches Ecosystem Services and Resilience Framework 11_November 2014: The CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) has launched the Ecosystem Services and Resilience (ESR) Framework for using ecosystem service and resilience concepts to improve human well-being and food and livelihood security in agricultural landscapes. continued...   UNFCCC Publishes Country Views on REDD+ Safeguard Information Systems 6_November 2014: The UNFCCC Secretariat has compiled submissions received from developing country Parties on their views regarding information systems to track the implementation of safeguards for REDD+ (Decision 1/CP.16, Appendix I). The Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) asked parties to comment on their experiences, lessons learned and challenges in developing such systems. continued...   APEC Ministers Address Wildlife, Energy, Oceans and Disaster Management 10_November 2014: The 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting released a Joint Statement addressing the advancement of economic integration; promotion of innovative development, economic reform and growth; and strengthened comprehensive connectivity and infrastructure development, among other issues. continued...   Global EcoHack Will Include World Parks Congress Event 10_November 2014: Participants at the World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia, will have the opportunity to take part in an EcoHack World event, which will bring together designers, hackers and scientists to create visualizations and build tools that aim to foster environmental protection and understanding. continued...   Forests Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 Nov - 19 Nov 72nd Session of the Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI) Kazan, Tatarstan, Russian Federation 18 Nov - 21 Nov INTERPOL Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Committee Meetings Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France 24 Nov - 28 Nov UNFCCC COP 20 Lima, Peru 1 Dec - 12 Dec Global Landscapes Forum Lima, Peru 6 Dec - 7 Dec

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From: Carly Hernandez <Carly.Hernandez@colorado.edu>
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Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:23:23 -0700
Subject: The GCF Task Force is Hiring a Project Director

Dear Colleagues,

 

The Governor's Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF) is hiring a full-time Project Director to be based at the GCF Secretariat at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado.  Click on the following link for details and to apply https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/91006.  The application deadline is November 21.

 

The GCF is a unique collaboration among 26 states and provinces from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Spain, and the United States that seeks to advance jurisdiction-wide approaches to forest protection and low emissions development. One-fourth of the world's tropical forests are in GCF states and provinces, including more than three-fourths of Brazil's and Peru's and more than half of Indonesia's (see www.gcftaskforce.org for more information).

 

The Project Director is expected to:
• Be a leading voice on low emissions development, land use, and tropical forest conservation
• Build partnerships with civil society organizations, governments, indigenous peoples organizations, and the private sector
• Produce policy reports/briefs, communications materials, correspondence, and presentations in support of the GCF's objectives
• Travel domestically and internationally to run and/or participate in workshops, meetings, and general outreach to GCF member states and provinces
• Improve GCF's capacity-building and visibility tools (i.e. website, Knowledge Database, Network)
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies (including submission of grant proposals and coordination with the GCF Fund)
• Ensure grant requirements are met
• Manage domestic and international consultants
• Handle miscellaneous administrative matters/logistics as needed

 

For more details and to apply click on the following link https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/91006.

 

 

 

Carly Hernandez, Sr. Project Associate
Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force

University of Colorado Law School - GCF Secretariat
Fleming Building, 27 UCB, #505, Boulder, CO 80309
P: 1.303.492.8928 | Skype: carly.hernandez12

carly.hernandez@colorado.edu | http://www.gcftaskforce.org

 

 

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