Center for International Forestry Research Grant



Organization - Center for International Forestry Research
Grant Amount - $100,000
Foundation - Packard Foundation
Grant Purpose - For a preliminary assessment of issues and research needs related to reduced emissions from deforestation and biofuels development in Indonesia


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