Events

1st Dec, 2011
Woods Hole Research Centre Workshop
12:00-16:00
Woods Hole Research Centre, Durban Country Club, Walter Gilbert Road, Durban
This workshop will focus on the economic and participatory implications of accurate forest measuring and monitoring for REDD+. Judy Kimano, gender expert from GBM is participating in the afternoon panel.

2nd Dec, 2011
Forests and climate: securing community livelihoods and protecting the environment
11:30 - 13:00
Room 3, Amanzimtoti River Room, ICC, Durban
GBM and the Woods Hole Research Centre (WHRC) will host a panel discussion on the impact of climate finance projects in terms of rights and responsibilities from a grassroots perspective. The panel will explore how to ensure the right mix of incentives for household forest users to engage in forest conservation projects, and develop participatory forest mapping and monitoring. 

2nd Dec, 2011
International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)
13:15-14:45
Room Levube River, Durban Exhibition Center (DEC)
Professor Karanja from GBM will be participating in this side-event to showcase successful green-growth interventions in forestry and agriculture. 

4th Dec, 2011
Forest Day 5
7:00-21:00
Olive Convention Centre
This event will have a particular African focus. Judy Kimano, gender expert from GBM will speak during this event.

4th Dec, 2011
Wangari Maathai solidarity night
19:00
TB Davis Hall, L5, University of Kwazulu Natal, Howard College, Durban
To include presentations of the main speeches, campaign actions, and writings of Professor Maathai.


7th Dec, 2011
Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign
18:30
Moses Mabhila Stadium, Durban
Professor Karanja from GBM will be attending this event to mark the conclusion of UNEP's Billion Tree campaign, which Professor Maathai was a patron.