CIFOR GENERAL PRESENTATION

Shelley Thakral Feb 21, Myanmar Workshop

WHAT IS CIFOR?

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has been producing science that impacts forests and people since 1993. Following the Paris Agreement in 2015 and its ratification in 2016, and the global concord on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world has clear, new targets and frameworks as we look to a more sustainable and equitable future. With an eye to that bright future, CIFOR’s vision, mission and values, as well as six thematic work areas are all aligned to the SDGs and follow impact pathways for forestry research to provide positive contributions to the new development agenda.

WHO IS CIFOR?

OUR VISION & MISSION

VISIONCIFOR envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all.

MISSION CIFOR advances human well-being, equity and environmental integrity by conducting innovative research, developing partners’ capacity and actively engaging in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people

HOW WE WORKCIFOR achieves impact that is grounded in science. Our approach rests on clearly defined principles and themes, and on our three pillars which are integrated through our theory of change. Our

3 pillars :

1. Research for Impact

2. Capacity Development

3. Outreach and Engagement

HOW WE WORK (STAFFING)

188 Staff ( including HQ Bogor and Hubs :- Lima and Nairobi)

CIFOR AND THE CGIARCIFOR works within the CGIAR group. The CGIAR is a strategic alliance of 15 research centers who are focused primarily on issues of food security and poverty reduction in developing countries.

CIFOR is the lead center of the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). After a successful phase 1, in phase 2 FTA will look to:

Better understand and enhance the contributions of forests, trees and agroforestry to ensure food security and nutrition

Address climate change adaptation and mitigation

Address landscapes challenges for sustainable development

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Headquarters:

Bogor, Indonesia

WHERE WE WORK?

2 Regional OfficesBurkina Faso CameroonEthiopiaGuinea ZambiaBrazilBolivia Laos

7 Project Offices37 Research SitesVietnam

RESEARCH PRIORITIES AGENDA

Forests & Human Well Being

6Thematic Areas :

Sustainable Landscapes & Food

Equal Opportunities, Gender, Justice, & Tenure

Climate change, Energy, & Low-carbon Development

Value Chains, Finance, & Investments

Forest Management Restoration

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