Finance and Trade

The 2015 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was the largest event convened on the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP21 in Paris. Over two days (5-6 December), the Forum brought together more than 3,200 participants from agriculture, forestry, water management, finance and other land use decision makers. At the Forum, participants committed to: restoring 128 million ha […]

As purpose driven companies continue to gain a strong footing in the global business environment, the demand for effective and profitable sustainability solutions is on the rise. Landscape restoration is often mentioned among such solutions and is said to offer a toolkit for building thriving sustainable businesses with high environmental standards and positive long-term social […]

Official Outcome Statement of the 2015 Global Landscapes Forum, held in Paris on 5-6 December, alongside the UNFCCC COP21 More than 3,200 stakeholders from forestry, agriculture, water, energy, law and finance came together for the third annual Global Landscapes Forum to share knowledge and exchange ideas on ways a landscape approach can help achieve climate […]

To counter the threats we face, we must offer real opportunities and hope. That’s why we must invest substantially in the land. The idea of creating a Land Degradation Neutrality Fund that, simultaneously, drives private sector investment, revitalizes degraded areas and scales up sustainable land use practices is truly innovative, and deserves the support of […]

The newspaper The Australian has acknowledged the importance of landscapes for the mitigation of climate change and the 2015 Global Landscapes Forum: The major event this weekend will be the third Global Landscapes Forum being held at the Palais des Congres in Paris. Journalist  Graham Lloyd follows Australia’s Environment Minister Greg Hunt, a speaker at GLF, who is […]

Written by Gabrielle Kissinger (Consultant, UNEP) with input from Ivo Mulder (REDD+ Economics Advisor, UNEP) and Johan Kieft (Green Economy Advisor, UNORCID) UN-REDD Programme This brief corresponds to the session: ‘Changing agricultural fiscal policies to stimulate sustainable economic growth, food production, and reduced deforestation‘ happening at the Global Landscapes Forum, 11.30 – 13.00, Sunday, 6 December, […]