CIFOR–ICRAF publishes over 750 publications every year on agroforestry, forests and climate change, landscape restoration, rights, forest policy and much more – in multiple languages.

Research staff

Research staff

Our multidisciplinary team of researchers leverage their deep knowledge from fields such as forestry, agriculture, economics, policy and social sciences to co-create truly integrated solutions for tree and forest landscapes.

Beria Leimona

Theme Leader, Climate Change, Energy and Low-Carbon Development

Theme 5: Climate Change, Energy and Low Carbon Development (CCE)

E-mail: [email protected]

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Biography

Lei is the Theme Leader for Climate change, energy and low-carbon development (CCE). As a senior scientist in climate change policy and innovative finance, she led global research-for-development initiatives within CIFOR-ICRAF, focusing on climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainability standards and certification, and jurisdictional approach. Her expertise extends to smallholder financing, ecosystem services, and carbon markets, working closely with governments, private sector actors,and NGOs. She actively leads resource mobilization efforts with international donors and private sectors. In addition, she has served as lead author for two Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reports, contributing to global assessments on biodiversity and the valuation of nature.


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