The Global Canopy Programme is an alliance of 37 scientific institutions in 19 countries, which lead the world in forest canopy research, education and conservation. Our work programmes all aim to define and explore the range and economic value of forest ecosystem services and to share our findings with decision-makers in Government and finance. Time is not on our side as the conversion of ancient forests proceeds apace worldwide. Policy and positive incentive mechanisms based on sound science must urgently be developed to preserve these vital forest utilities for humanity. >>More   NEW: 21st December 2009 REDD+ makes progress but ultimately falls short amid chaotic climate talks MORE >> Canopy Access Canopy Access Training Courses Canopy Pioneers Dr. Antonio Donato Nobre – Eco-Physiologist, National Institute for Research in the Amazon (INPA), Brazil Forest Ecosystems Almost half of all life on earth may exist in the world’s forest canopies. They may also play a vital role in maintaining the planet’s climate, yet they remain largely unexplored owing to difficulties of access. Βiodiversity Maintenance Rainfall Generation Climate Buffering Soil Stabilisation Health Forest Calendar Features Join Newsletter > Quick Links UN Forum on Forests (www.un.org/esa/forests/) Food, Agriculture Organisation (www.fao.org) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (unfccc.int) UN Convention on Biological Diversity (www.biodiv.org) National Institute for Research in the Amazon (INPA) (www.inpa.gov.br) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (www.stri.org) International Canopy Network (academic.evergreen.edu/projects/ican/ican/)

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