Issue no. 11 December 2007
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) has invigorated the ancient practice of growing trees on farms, using innovative science for development to transform lives and landscapes. The Centre is part of the Alliance of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) – a global network of 15 centres. This quarterly newsletter is published by the World Agroforestry Centre in Nairobi, Kenya Editors  George Obanyi Photos WorldAgroforestry Contact transformationsquarterly@cgiar.org www.worldagroforestry.org	WorldAgroforestry pioneers online course on research A first for the CGIAR, the training equips young scientists to link research to key development challenge WorldAgroforestry Centre recently hosted a new research methods course that is breaking new ground in training of young scientists to address today's pressing development challenges.  Full Story The future of agroforestry  Avoided deforestation benefits communities New research by global partnership shows it is possible to maintain forests while addressing climate change and improving rural people's livelihoods Deforestation and land degradation account for an estimated 18 to 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.  Full Story   News Scientists share in Nobel Peace Prize glory WorldAgroforestry scientists Rodel Lasco, Lou Verchot and Meine van Noordwijk have contributed actively to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - the recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize along with former US Vice-President Al Gore. Full Story IFAD gives US$1 million for pro-poor project The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and WorldAgroforestry have signed a US$1-million grant for the Pro-Poor Rewards for Environmental Services in Africa (PRESA).  Full Story Tony Simons to take over as Deputy Director General Dr Tony Simons has been appointed Deputy Director General of the World Agroforestry Centre.  Full Story Distinguished WorldAgroforestry Fellow named Dr Hosni El-Lakany has been named Distinguished WorldAgroforestry Fellow. Dr El-Lakany, a professor of forestry at the University of British Columbia, Canada, was given the award in recognition for his passionate support for agroforestry during his many years of leadership as chief of forestry at FAO.  Full Story WorldAgroforestry unveils five-year strategy for China WorldAgroforestry's China Programme has published a new strategy that builds on half a decade of research and policy advocacy work in the country.  Full Story   New Book Report examines Africa's readiness for climate change Indonesia faces many development challenges: decentralization and democratization, conflict and injustice, growth and equity, poverty and vulnerability. Forest issues are entry points for every one of these.  Full Story
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