Climate change and conflict

Is your pension fund invested in deforestation?

Anyone who has walked outside on a sunny day knows that forests and trees matter for temperature, humidity and wind speed. Planting trees speaks to concerns about climate change -- but the directly important aspects of the tree-climate relationships have so far been overlooked in climate policy where it relates to forest. That, at least, is the conclusion of a new review.

A workshop in Nairobi at the end of January 2017 brought together agricultural scientists from around sub-Saharan Africa, along with policy-makers, representatives of agri-businesses, grassroots organizations and policy studies networks.

NIRAS is again looking for talented and highly motivated graduates with relevant first working experiences and the passion for pursuing an international career within development consulting for NIRAS’ Young Professional Academy  (NYPA). The NYPA is a fast-track on the job training and learning programme.

Presentation held by Jan Lannér, Swedish Forest Agency, on the 23rd November 2016 at the event Putting Agenda 2030 into practice - how the landscape perspective can contribute.

Presentation held by Mia Crawford, Swedish Ministry for Enterprise and Innovation, on the 23rd November 2016 at the event Putting Agenda 2030 into practice - how the landscape perspective can...

Presentation held by Ingrid Petersson, Formas, on the 23rd November 2016 at the event Putting Agenda 2030 into practice - how the landscape perspective can contribute.

Presentation held by Ingrid Petersson, Formas, on the 23rd November 2016 at the event Putting Agenda 2030 into practice - how the landscape perspective can contribute.

Presentation held by Torgny Holmgren, SIWI, on the 23rd November 2016 at the event Putting Agenda 2030 into practice - how the landscape perspective can contribute.