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Strategic Interventions by UNEP in Support of un-locking forests contribution to a Green Economy
In support of a transformation towards a Green Economy, UNEP has identified key areas of support:
- Catalyzing the discussion on the role of forests in a Green Economy;
- Strengthening the knowledge foundations around forest ecosystem functioning;
- Supporting the application of an ecosystem management approach to forests; and
- Advocating transformation paths and green investments.
UNEP's involvement in forests and forests ecosystems dates back many years and includes
more than 100 forest projects in the last decade. Here are some examples:
- In Kenya, UNEP has been applying TEEB-based analysis to catalyze government and donors support for the rehabilitation and sustainable management of the Mau forest complex.
UNEP's assessments indicate that Kenya’s forests may be worth up to $1.5 billion
a year to the Kenyan economy in terms of river flows for hydro power, agriculture,
tourism and drinking water, alongside moisture for the tea industry and a source
for energy and construction materials.
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- With the UN Development Programme and the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization, UNEP is assisting countries in Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation
and enhancing forest carbon stocks (REDD+) under the UN-REDD banner.
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- The Green Economy Report presents the case for greening the forest sector by assessing
the gap between business as usual in the forest sector and the role of the sector in a green
economy. Additionally, it examines what is needed to move towards a green economy vision for the sector.
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