REDD Policy Options, Nicholas Institute and the Organization for Tropical Studies, courses and roundtable

International Forest Carbon Policy for U.S. Decision-Makers, Courses and roundtable events presented by the Nicholas Institute and the Organization for Tropical Studies

The Nicholas Institute and the Organization for Tropical Studies have partnered together to offer a series of learning events on the scientific, economic, and political concepts behind Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), and the ramification of international forest carbon policies to the United States and to the tropics. Courses, which have taken place at the La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, include lectures from international experts, in-the-field visits to ongoing rainforest research and conservation projects, hands-on practical exercises and discussion sessions. In addition, a more targeted roundtable event on selected REDD issues was held in DC, on November 12, 2009. Participants for all events include members from both the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. Government.

This work is made possible through generous support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation.

To the right are links to course presentations. For information on attending future NI/OTS learning events, please contact: ots@duke.edu.