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Will Indonesia be Successful in Reducing its Greenhouse Gas Emissions with REDD+?: the Threat of Organizational Fragmentation

Volume 33 No. 1 January - June 2011 / By

Medrilzam, Paul Dargusch and John Herbohn ABSTRACT REDD+ schemes are likely to be important components of climate change mitigation strategies for developing countries in a posy-Kyoto framework. Many tropical forest countries have been preparing their REDD+ structures in anticipation of the requirements for REDD+ investment. Indonesia, as one of the mean REDD+ supporters, is struggling …

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Peat forest Rehabilitation in Central Kalimantan and REDD+: Conflicting Roles of Government Agencies

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Farwiza Farhan1, Medrilzam2 and Sebastian Thomas3 ABSTRACT Peat forest are considered to be one of the largest reserves of terrestrial carbon in the world, and play an important role in storing atmospheric carbon. Indonesia is home to nearly half of the world’s tropical peatlands, and as the country with the world’s second-highest deforestation rate (after …

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An Assessment of Potential Benefits to Smallholders of REDD+ Components in the Philipines

Volume 33 No. 1 January - June 2011 / By

Rodel Lasco1, Florencia Pulhin2, Leonida Bugayong2 and Marlo Mendoza3 ABSTRACT Many sectors in the Philippines are looking at the potential of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradtion-plus (REDD+) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to help finance forest protection and rehabilitation in the country. However, one major problem is that there …

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Definition of Forest for REDD+: an Unresolved Issue

Volume 33 No. 1 January - June 2011 / By

Medrilzam and Paul Dargusch ABSTRACT Debate over arrangements for REDD+ in a post-Kyoto climate policy framework has been continuing in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations; however, no review of the applicability of the existing forest definition to future REDD+ implementation has been undertaken. This paper highlights the need to review the …

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Progress in Natural Resource Based Emission Reduction Activities in the Tropics

Volume 33 No. 1 January - June 2011 / By

Sebastian Thomas ABSTRACT In this introduction to the Annals of Tropical Research special issue on natural resource based carbon offsets a framework is provided for describing the architecture of global climate policy instruments and market mechanisms, and the relationships between these components of the international climate change mitigation and adaptation landscape is discussed. The principal …

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Fungi from Coastal Sediments as Potential Agents in Biodegrading Used Engine Oil

Volume 34 No. 2 July - December 2012 / By

Jayzon G. Bitacura, Arvin C. Balala and Pamela P. Abit ABSTRACT The use of microorganisms to decontaminate the environment loaded with oil pollutants is a beneficial option for bioremediation. This study aimed to isolate, characterize and identify oil-degrading fungi from the coastal sediments of the port area of Ormoc City, Philippines, and to evaluate and …

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Water Quality of Mantayupan River in Barili, Cebu, Philippines

Volume 34 No. 2 July - December 2012 / By

Alfredo C. Neri1, Virgie P. Wee1 and Glenn B. Hoyohoy2 ABSTRACT The Mantayupan River is among the most important sources of water in Cebu, Philippines. This study was conducted to evaluate the physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of this river ecosystem and monitor the uses of its water. Results showed that Mantayupan river’s overall water …

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Conditions Surrounding Publication Performance of Faculty Members of Two Selected Higher Education Institutions In Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Volume 34 No. 2 July - December 2012 / By

Niño Antonio P. Villalino and Editha G. Cagasan ABSTRACT In the Philippines, only a small percentage of research is published in scientific publications. This study aimed to find out the conditions surrounding publication performance of faculty members in universities in Eastern Visayas. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews from 16 respondents with high publication performance …

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Development of Self-pollinating and Early-bearing Philippine Makapuno (Cocos nucifera L.) Hybrids

Volume 34 No. 2 July - December 2012 / By

Tessie C. Nuñez and Edwin T. Ocoy ABSTRACT The makapuno-bearing character found only in the cross-pollinated Laguna Tall coconut variety and the self-pollinating character of dwarf coconuts were combined into new makapuno genotypes through hybridization to limit cross pollination which is a problem among tall makapuno palms. F1 hybrids between Coconiño (CÑO) and tall Makapuno …

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Chemical Composition and Pulp Properties of Abaca (Musa textilis N’ee) cv. Inosa Harvested at Different Stages of Stalk Maturity

Volume 34 No. 2 July - December 2012 / By

Luz O. Moreno1 and Calixto M. Protacio2 ABSTRACT Given the increasing global demand for pulp, there is a need to look into the prospects of increasing fiber production and shortening the harvesting cycle of abaca without sacrificing the quality of fibers for pulp production. This study investigated the chemical and pulp properties of abaca cv. …

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