Climate change and the forest sector
Possible national and subnational legislation
FAO Forestry Paper 144
Sustainable management of tropical forests in Central Africa
In search of excellence
FAO Forestry Paper 143
Climate change and the forest sector
Possible national and subnational legislation
FAO Forestry Paper 144
Climate change presents the world with a daunting problem. Emerging science suggests that humans may be about to cause a major change in world climates. The economic and ecological stakes are high. In an ideal world, mature science would guide policy and legal reform. In the real world, it is not always possible to have the luxury of certainty and the comfort of strictly rational decisions based on scientific insight. Responding to the challenge will require pioneering efforts in science, politics, pollution control, forest management and law. This publication examines the development of international law of climate change and discusses issues that national and subnational legislative bodies may have to consider regarding climate change mitigation and forests.
Sustainable management of tropical forests in Central Africa
In search of excellence
FAO Forestry Paper 143
To highlight the numerous efforts undertaken in forest management in Central Africa within the past 20 years, FAO, within the framework of the FAO/Netherlands Partnership Programme and in close collaboration with regional and international organizations, launched an initiative entitled “In search of excellence” to identify and document successful examples of sustainable management of Central African forests. Using an open, transparent and participatory approach, 24 nominations originating from nine countries were obtained. This document describes these forests and contains in-depth analyses in the form of 14 case studies. The management practices identified demonstrate the evolution of the forest sector in Central Africa. It is hoped that this compilation of information will constitute a source of inspiration for the actors in the forest sector and will lead to more widespread application of improved forest management practices which include all aspects of sustainable development.