FOREST, FIRES , VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND THE FUTURE AT RISK

Conserving ecosystem-based carbon stocks including forests is central to achieving climate mitigation and adaptations goals, identifiying non-carbon benefits (NCBs) is key. Despite their importance, forests and its future are at risk due to land use change and forest fires.

Speakers: 1. Amazonia under threat: Land use change and forest fires (RAISG) 2. Identifying non-carbon benefits (NCBs) (Bosques del Mundo) 3. Community fire management initiative (FAN) 4. Local initiatives from indigenous peoples to tackle climate change (APCOB)