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 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:12 -- Updated: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:37:00
New UN Report on Curbing Desertification Launched New UN Report on Curbing Desertification Launched

A report aimed at raising awareness to improve the protection and management of the world's drylands, has been launched.


ADB Hosts CIF Partnership Forum for Asia

Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosts climate investment forum to discuss financing to developing countries on mitigation and adaptation to climate change.


 CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUNDS
ClimDev-Africa Programme Special Fund ClimDev-Africa Programme Special Fund

The objective of ClimDev-Africa Programme Special Fund (CDSF) is to contribute to overall sustainable development and poverty reduction in Africa.

International Climate Initiative International Climate Initiative

The International Climate Initiative (ICI) is a fund supported by the German Government to provide financial support to international projects supporting climate change mitigation, adaptation and biodiversity projects with climate relevance.

International Forest Carbon Initiative International Forest Carbon Initiative

The International Forest Carbon Initiative is an initiative of the Australian Government and supports international efforts on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD) through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund

Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF) is an innovative financing instrument proposed by the European Commission to maximise the leverage of public funds.

Forest Carbon Partnership Facility Forest Carbon Partnership Facility

Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a World Bank programme created to assist developing countries in their efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and land degradation (REDD).


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