When we think of climate change, we usually think of melting polar ice caps, glaciers and rising sea levels. But the impacts of climate change are far-reaching, and will also affect forests, and the livelihoods of people who depend on them.
Chair of the Network The Viet Nam Administration of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is the focal point of REDD+ activities in Viet Nam
The UNFCCC conference in Bali recognized Viet Nam as one of the most-affected countries in the world as a result of climate change. Prior to this, reports by the World Bank brought to the attention of the authorities the potential devastation that could be caused by sea-level rise. Since the 2007 Climate Change Conference in Bali that recognized forest's contribution to climate change mitigation and formally agreed to incorporate the REDD+ initiative into the post-2012 negotiations, the Government of Viet Nam has been moving rapidly to formulate and implement the REDD+ Program Framework for the country. When we think of climate change, we usually think of melting polar ice caps, glaciers and rising sea levels. But the impacts of climate change are far-reaching, and will also affect forests, and the livelihoods of people who depend on them.
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