Surge in Amazon (Mato Grosso) deforestation

Mongabay is reporting on fairly substantial increases in deforestation in the bell-weather state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Mato Grosso had experienced fairly substantial declines in deforestation in recent years.

Climate Laws Gain in 16 major economies

This is a very informative article about a recent study by Globe International.

You can find the original report here:

http://www.globeinternational.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/GLOBE-CLIMATE-LEGISLATION-STUDY.pdf

REDD+ Partnership: Brazil/France Proposed Plan of Action

The new chairs of the REDD+ Partnership posted a new proposed work plan on February 18, 2011.

US trying to make good on REDD Pledge

Reuters reports on the MEF talks (hyperlinked in blog title):

Excerpt:
At Monday's meeting, the United States issued a document to participants that said its climate-related appropriations for 2010 total $1.3 billion and that the Obama administration has requested $1.9 billion for fiscal year 2011.

The funds include support for the U.S. administration's pledge to provide $1 billion for the U.N. program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation.