Conducted with 495 women smokers in public health clinics, the pilot test assessed readiness and motivation to change smoking behavior. Findings highlighted varying stages of readiness and motivation, with a focus on pregnancy enhancing the readiness to quit. The instrument designed accommodates low

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Join the Ohio Career Readiness Leaders Network Meetup on October 10, 2023, to explore topics such as Career Exploration Continuum, Micro Credentials in Middle School, Student Success Plans, and more. Connect with professionals in the field, share best practices, and stay informed about upcoming even

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REDD (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) involves a system for producing carbon credits, including steps like setting baseline emission levels, devising deforestation reduction strategies, monitoring changes, managing carbon credit sales, and distributing income. Organizati

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Explore the world of REDD+ financing, from accessing funds to meeting standards and securing necessary capital. Learn about the estimated extent of capital needed and projected financing needs in the quest to reduce emissions from the forest sector. Discover the role of private finance and multilate

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The UN-REDD Programme focuses on supporting countries in implementing REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) while addressing social safeguards related to indigenous rights, stakeholder engagement, and environmental benefits. It emphasizes the importance of safeguards i

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The ctcLink Project Steering Committee convenes a meeting to discuss and approve college readiness for the upcoming go-live date. The agenda includes reviewing readiness status, voting on readiness for go-live, and planning next steps for the project. College leadership and voting members of the com

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Delve into the comprehensive guidelines for both presenters and event promotion for the UN-REDD webinar series. Learn how to define the purpose of your webinar, plan and promote the event effectively, and engage the audience skillfully. Discover essential tips on developing presentations, preparing

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The content discusses the Green Climate Fund's approach to environmental and social safeguards, specifically focusing on the REDD+ results-based payments program in the Africa region. It covers standards, due diligence roles, risk-based approaches, ESS requirements for the REDD+ pilot program, past

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Assessing options for an effective, efficient, and equitable fund management system for REDD+ finance in Nepal is crucial as the program moves into the implementation phase. This assessment focuses on identifying and evaluating potential financing mechanisms for REDD+ in Nepal, considering various f

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This module outlines a comprehensive framework for developing national forest monitoring systems for REDD+ initiatives. It covers key components such as satellite land monitoring, national forest inventories, greenhouse gas reporting, emission factors, and integrated monitoring systems focusing on c

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This content discusses the institutional architecture and functions of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). It covers the role of key bodies like the COP, governing bodies, committees, and funds in developing standards, overseeing implementation, managing support fun

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Significant milestones in the UN-REDD Programme's progress from November 2010 to July 2011 are highlighted, including the development of social and environmental principles, release of SEPC Version 2 for review, and engagement with diverse stakeholders and consultations. The framework aims to promot

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This paper discusses the challenges faced in addressing climate change and forest conservation, particularly exacerbated by COVID-19, and highlights the potential business case for REDD+ in promoting green recovery. It also explores the role of UN-REDD in building a more resilient world, offering im

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This document discusses the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) approach to social and environmental safeguards for REDD+ programs, highlighting the integration of World Bank safeguard policies at both the readiness and implementation phases. It covers the importance of safeguard requirements,

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Suriname's REDD+ program aims to support economic and development goals by diversifying the economy, focusing on sectors like mining, forestry, and agriculture. The program involves various phases including readiness, implementation, and results-based activities. The country is making progress in it

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In the latest update on the UN-REDD Programme, activities such as the development of communication strategies, website layout discussions, video translations, and coordination for the UN-REDD website's FPIC repository are highlighted. Key tasks include stakeholder consultations, content fill-ins, an

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Safeguard requirements in REDD+ projects involve various approaches and processes from entities like bilateral donors, the Green Climate Fund, project-level standards, and more. The challenge lies in integrating these multiple requirements into a coherent national approach to ensure efficiency and r

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In this resourceful session by Bruno Hugel from UNDP in Bangkok, key aspects of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for REDD+ implementation are covered, including developing results frameworks, setting up M&E systems, leveraging existing information systems, and integrating across all sub-systems for e

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Emphasizing the critical importance of transparency, integrity, and accountability in REDD+ initiatives in Bangladesh, this study highlights the detrimental effects of corruption on the effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and sustainability of forest conservation efforts. It identifies existing pract

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Governance and integrity are crucial for the success of REDD+ to combat deforestation and forest degradation. Corruption poses serious threats by undermining effectiveness, efficiency, and equity in REDD+ initiatives. Both existing and new corruption risks must be addressed to ensure transparency, a

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Zambia's experience in promoting participation, transparency, and accountability in the forestry sector is highlighted through initiatives like REDD+ implementation. The country's vast forest resources, including various vegetation types and significant carbon storage, pose both challenges and oppor

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The UN-REDD Programme assists countries in addressing social and environmental issues through the development of national approaches to safeguards. The programme's approach emphasizes the importance of safeguarding national REDD+ systems to manage potential negative impacts and enhance benefits. Str

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The journey of REDD+ in Brazil has been marked by ups and downs as reflected in the program's contested ascent. From its promising inception to struggles with implementation, REDD+ faces challenges amidst changing stakeholder perceptions and evolving environmental policies.

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Bhutan's progress in developing its National REDD+ strategy and safeguards involves a strategic sequence of processes, engaging stakeholders, and addressing challenges such as lack of information and capacity. The coordination between the two components is crucial for successful REDD+ implementation

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This briefing covers various aspects of logistics and communications readiness, including roll call, agenda, logistics readiness overview, FLIPLS details, projects overview, work orders, property book readiness overview, incoming and outgoing lateral transfers, excess equipment status, monthly inven

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This content showcases regional collaboration efforts and support provided by the UN-REDD program in Asia/Pacific countries. It includes activities such as facilitating information flow, exchanging experiences, developing MRV systems, and analyzing benefit distribution systems. Various initiatives l

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The Ministry of Forest Economics in the Republic of Congo, along with the National REDD Coordination, is actively identifying, evaluating, and strengthening the legal and institutional frameworks for the REDD+ process. Progress reports highlight the establishment of institutional arrangements, imple

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The CalSAWS Implementation Readiness Dashboard provides a high-level view of project readiness for CalSAWS, BenefitsCal, and Central Print. It includes status indicators for various readiness areas, key project milestones, and risks. The dashboard reflects data as of June 4, detailing progress in de

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The concept of S-100 Readiness Levels, based on NASA's Technical Readiness Levels, is crucial for progressing ideas from research to regular product use. This framework, introduced by the International Hydrographic Organization, ensures a clear understanding of a specification's readiness for operat

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REDD+ stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, encompassing activities to enhance carbon stocks, conservation, and sustainable forest management. Forest governance plays a crucial role in reducing risks related to land use change, illegal logging, and forest degradati

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The update covers the progress and objectives of the Country Needs Assessment (CNA) program, focusing on enhancing REDD+ readiness. It details the methodology, countries involved, focus areas, allocated budgets, and expected outcomes. The CNA aims to identify country needs, support leadership, impro

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This content delves into the linkage between REDD+ initiatives and broader sustainable development, focusing on challenges and policy approaches at national and local levels. Insights on international and national connections to local livelihoods, along with institutional realities from multiple cou

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Pham Hong Luong from VNFOREST in Vietnam provided an update on the progress made after the 1st meeting in May 2013. The initiatives included PFES pilot implementation, readiness preparation for REDD+, PFES contract signings, fund mobilization, propaganda workshops, documentary film creation, legal d

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Global carbon forestry programs like REDD aim to alleviate poverty but face challenges in empowering forest-dependent communities. The paper discusses the role of key actors in maintaining the status quo, presenting research findings from a REDD program in Nigeria. Carbon forestry involves market-ba

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Exploring the concept of no-regrets REDD+ as a proactive approach to natural resource management, this presentation emphasizes the importance of transformational change before carbon financing. It delves into how countries leverage REDD+ for wider resource management goals, showcasing examples from

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Feedback on the implementation of the UN-REDD Programme's Social and Environmental Principles and Criteria (SEPC) and the Benefit and Risks Tool (BeRT) in Sudan. The workshop aimed to identify the benefits of the SEPC tool for designing the Sudan National REDD programme, explore its usefulness on th

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This presentation discusses the experience of Vietnam in leveraging business investment for REDD+ implementation. It highlights priority areas and pilot projects in agriculture commodities, plantations, timber industry, and natural forest goods and services. The focus is on integrating commodity-RED

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The Choice Ready initiative in North Dakota aims to measure high schools' effectiveness in preparing students for success post-graduation. By focusing on metrics such as student readiness in essential skills, post-secondary readiness, workforce readiness, and military readiness, the initiative provi

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This document provides insights into the Kick-off workshop for the Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) for REDD+ in Vietnam. It outlines the objectives, agenda, significance of PGA for REDD+ in Vietnam, pilot phase details, stakeholder involvement, and workshop objectives. Key topics include t

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The FREDDI project portfolio in Indonesia involves the design and establishment process of the Funding Instrument for REDD+. It aims to support emissions reduction efforts, implement the REDD+ National Strategy, strengthen institutional frameworks, promote a payment-for-performance approach, and ens

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