Quantification of Reduced Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
pp. 393-410
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Reduced Emissions

Lazy thinking, lazy giving—or lazy research?

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 360-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maarten van der Eynden ◽  
Henrik Fliflet ◽  
Per Fredrik Ilsaas Pharo ◽  
Hege Ragnhildstveit ◽  
Snorre Tønset
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Forest Degradation ◽  
Development Aid ◽  
International Climate ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
Reduced Emissions

In 2007 it was announced that Norway would work to mitigate climate change through reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (commonly referred to as REDD+) as part of the development aid budget, and in 2008 “Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative” became operational. In a recently published article the argument is made that Norway’s international forest engagement has largely failed. In this response, we clarify how the article and critique is based on serious flaws in the assumptions used and analysis conducted.

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
New Science ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document