Resources
High Carbon Stock Consulting Study 3: Review of aboveground biomass estimation techniques
Estimating carbon dioxide emissions that result from altering forest cover relies on the quantification of the biomass stocks in various vegetation types, as well as the carbon stored in the soil (Brown, 1997). It is therefore necessary to develop reliable methods for estimating biomass stocks in forest systems. It is not possible to directly measure […]
POME-CIRCLE Handbook
This handbook provides information on POME-to-energy technology and its benefits, as well as a how-to guide for those interested in conducting a feasibility study. It was produced by the CIRCLE project, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development. Bahasa Indonesia version
Leadership for Change: Chrysalis Leadership Training for Pioneering Women
Chrysalis: Leadership Training for Pioneering Women is the cornerstone of Winrock’s Leadership for Change (LfC) program. Developed as part of Winrock’s flagship African Women Leaders in Agriculture and the Environment (AWLAESM) program, LfC is a self-reflective, action-oriented, gender-aware program that improves leadership skills and equips women to drive social change within their communities and institutions. […]
EC-LEDS Fall 2015 Newsletter
On November 20, the Energy Efficiency Center Georgia (EEC) presented a demonstration project “Warm Elderly – Energy Efficiency Measures for the Tbilisi Elders Boarding House”. The event took place at the institution. This multi-stakeholder project was implemented by EEC, with co-financing from EC-LEDS and BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd. within its project “Renewable Energy & […]
Financing Land Use Mitigation: A Practical Guide for Decision-Makers
Streck, C., Murray, B., Aquino, A., Durschinger, L., Estrada, M., Parker C., and Zeleke, A. 2015. “Financing Land Use Mitigation: A Practical Guide for Decision-Makers.” Prepared with support from cooperative agreement # S-LMAQM-13-CA-1128 with U.S. Department of State. This report serves as a practical guide for those seeking finance to implement specific actions to reduce […]
Bioenergy
Winrock has played a key technical and knowledge transfer role in sustainable bioenergy development for more than two decades. Our experts in forestry, agriculture, clean energy, enterprise development, and governance create the interdisciplinary teams needed to ensure that bioenergy delivers sustainable outcomes.
Final Biodiversity Assessment Report of Prey Lang
With funding from USAID, and in partnership with Winrock International, Conservation International undertook biodiversity surveys of Prey Lang between June 2014 and February 2015, in cooperation with the Forestry Administration of Cambodia. The objectives of the survey were to determine the biodiversity values and conservation priorities within Prey Lang, identify threats, and produce recommendations for […]
EC-LEDS Summer 2015 Newsletter
The EC-LEDS Clean Energy Program took part in America Days on June 6 in Tbilisi’s Rike Park. The team presented their projects, accompanied by an installation formed of energy efficient light bulbs, and distributed t-shirts, caps, key chains, and brochures to the public. This helped EC-LEDS team get their messages to the public about the […]
Counter Trafficking in Persons Newsletter, Issue 7
The Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) newsletter provides information on human trafficking and safe migration to migrant workers, youth, students and school children. Issue No. 7, April-June, 2015. CTIP Newsletter Issue 7 (Khmer)