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The Kyoto protocol failed in delivering a coherent approach to agriculture and forestry. Land use expert Charlotte Streck discusses hopes for the new climate agreement and tackles remaining stumbling blocks.

The next Global Landscapes Forum at a glance – take a look at the agenda, download the flyer and get the latest updates on session topics and formats.

This year’s Forum explores the role of landscapes in the future climate and development agenda. In this short video, Forum hosts Peter Holmgren of CIFOR, Achim Steiner of UNEP, and Peruvian Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal invite organizations and individuals to be part of this event.

A lack of money is hardly the problem in rural areas, argues agriculture researcher Deborah Bossio. But whether large investments benefit the poor and vulnerable needs to be assessed – and landscapes approaches offer a useful tool.

The Kyoto protocol failed in delivering a coherent approach to agriculture and forestry. Land use expert Charlotte Streck discusses hopes for the new climate agreement and tackles remaining stumbling blocks.

Cattle pastures occupy one quarter of the land surface in Brazil, including as much as 80% of recently deforested land. Reforms in the sector could lead to protecting Brazil’s forests while curbing global climate change. A new study proposes key policy changes.