Policy, science and research
We support policy development and carry out applied research and analysis. See below for an overview of our experience.-
Oxford Centre for Tropical Forests
With Oxford University and various other organisations | 2008 ongoing
The University of Oxford and the surrounding area are home to people and organisations that offer a vast resource of intellectual capital and practical experience related to tropical forests. Bringing them all together into a single network aims to strengthen both forestry research and practice. Read more
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Timber Legality Verification Schemes
with CAF, Defra and DIFD | cn | 2009 ongoing
A research programme of the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) in collaboration with Proforest Read more
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Promoting FLEGT-REDD+ synergies
With European Commission and European Forest Institute | 2009 ongoing
In recent years there has been a proliferation of policies at national, European and international levels to tackle deforestation. While often supporting the same overall aims, it is important for policy makers to understand the differences and overlaps between the policies, what they can achieve, and how they can be mutually reinforcing. Read more
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EU FLEGT initiative support
With EC, EFI and Partner Countries | 2005 ongoing
The EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) action plan aims to combat the trade in illegal timber through bilateral Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with tropical timber producing countries. These agreements include a Legality Assurance Scheme (LAS), which permits the verification of legality of all timber exported to the EU. This can be a challenging requirement. Read more
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Mapping and Understanding the UK palm oil supply chain
For Defra | 2010 to 2011
This research project set out to investigate UK palm oil supply chains and potential approaches to encourage improvements in the sustainability of UK palm oil consumption. Read more
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Study on agricultural production models and methods for UK biofuels
For Renewable Fuels Agency | 2010
Production of a report on the environmental and social impacts of agricultural crops used for UK biofuels. Read more
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REDD+ co-benefits and the HCV concept
Supported by WWF and Norad | 2010
An assessment of co-benefits of REDD+ and opportunities for including carbon needs into the HCV concept. Read more
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RTRS EU RED Requirements
For RTRS | 2010
Drafting and submission to EU of additional Renewable Energy Directive requirements for the RTRS. Read more
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Review of terrestial carbon in tropical Africa
For FPAN | 2009 to 2010
A report commissioned by the Forests Philanthropy Action Network (FPAN) that assesses the scientific data on carbon stocks, emissions, and sequestration potential in tropical Africa and evaluates the effectiveness of various carbon projects. Read more
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Developing briefing material on REDD+ safeguards
For UN-REDD programme | 2010
REDD+, as an instrument to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has the potential to alleviate poverty, protect human rights, improve governance, and conserve biodiversity. However, the required policies and legal reforms and the potential channelling of funds to support REDD+ implementation also bear the risk of creating negative consequences for the poor and marginalised if the appropriate safeguards are not taken into account. Read more
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Sustainably produced biomass for energy applications
CEN (European Committee for Standardization)/BSI (British Standards) | 2008 to 2009
Participation in the development of the CEN standard for sustainable biomass. Read more
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FLEGT scoping mission in Vietnam
For European Forest Institute | 2009
Scoping study into options for a VPA agreement between the EU and Vietnam. Read more
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Briefing note on Brazilian sugarcane
For UK Renewable Fuels Agency | 2009
Preparing briefing note on the social and environmental aspects of Brazilian sugarcane. Read more
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Assessment of LAS Cameroon
For EFI | 2009
Independent review of a proposed Legality Assurance Scheme (LAS) for Cameroon. Read more
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Legality Verification System for Guyana
For Guyana Forest Commission, FPMC, FTCI | 2007
Development of a Legality Verification Ssystem for timber. Read more
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WWF-UK 95+ Group
For WWF-UK | Europe | 2004 to 2006
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EU-FLEGT Legality Assurance System
DFID | 2005 to 2006
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Assessment of the social HCVs in Romania
With Darwin Initiative Collaboration (Buckhinghamshire Chilterns University College) | Europe | 2006
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International Rubber Study Group: Rubber Eco-Project Study
LMC | 2004 to 2005
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Traceability systems for agricultural commodities, and their application in the coffee sector
For LMC | 2005
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EU-FLEGT Briefing Notes version 1
For FRP | 2004
Development of the EU-FLEGT briefing notes, providing an overview of the history and implementation of the Forest Law Enforcement Government and Trade (FLEGT). Read more
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DEFRA study of schemes contributing to sustainability in UK retail
for DEFRA | Europe | 2003
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ISIS Asset Management publication on oil palm
ISIS Asset Management | 2003
Background research and data analysis for a survey on the use of palm oil. Read more
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DEFRA briefing paper on sustainability in the UK retail sector
for DEFRA | Europe | 2002