Noticias

Community Forest Success in North Kivu, Against All the Odds

22 junio 2026

In the forests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a region that has endured years of insecurity and uncertainty, an incredible story of community resilience is unfolding. On 2 June 2026, the Masombea community in Lubero Territory, North Kivu, officially secured legal recognition of its community forest (Concession Forestière des Communautés Locales, … Seguir leyendo

Visión 2033: una nueva era en la protección de los bosques tropicales

18 junio 2026

Durante más de tres décadas, RFUK ha trabajado junto a los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales para proteger los bosques tropicales. A lo largo de este tiempo, se ha vuelto cada vez más evidente que la forma más eficaz y equitativa de salvaguardar las selvas tropicales es apoyar a las personas que han vivido en ellas y las han cuidado durante generaciones. Seguir leyendo

Investing in local governance: a proven pathway to resilient forest communities in the Congo Basin

20 mayo 2026

Insights from RFUK’s recent field mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. RFUK’s recent field mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reaffirmed a critical lesson for conservation and development partners: strong local governance drives some of the most effective and sustainable outcomes for building resilient forest communities. Across Kinshasa and the Equateur province, … Seguir leyendo

Protecting those who protect the forest: RFUK publishes new guidance to support community defenders in the Congo Basin

28 abril 2026

Deep in the forests of the Congo Basin, documenting illegal logging, or other illegal extractive activities, can come at a cost. Community observers, many of them volunteers, set out to monitor forest activity to protect their lands, defend their rights and ensure that forest laws are respected, knowing they may face intimidation, threats or even … Seguir leyendo

Los veedores forestales indígenas impulsan la lucha contra la minería ilegal en la Amazonía peruana

10 abril 2026

New results from the Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru’s Amazon Basin show how Indigenous-led monitoring is protecting forests, influencing policy and confronting rising threats. RFUK’s Peru Coordinator, Daniela Velit, recently visited Puerto Maldonado, the capital city of the Madre de Dios region, and saw first-hand how RFUK’s project alongside Indigenous rights organisation FENAMAD is … Seguir leyendo

RFUK shares findings of gender study highlighting opportunities and barriers for women in forest governance in the Republic of Congo

6 abril 2026

RFUK is sharing findings from a new gender study examining women’s participation in forest governance and community-based monitoring in the Republic of Congo. The study was conducted as part of the FISONG project, “Legal capacities and participation of environmental defenders in the Republic of Congo“, a programme implemented since 2022 by a consortium led by … Seguir leyendo

Haki Ardhi: transforming how women in Kenya claim their land rights

27 marzo 2026

Kakamega County, Kenya – A pioneering initiative is transforming how women in Kenya report and seek justice for their rights and access to land. Haki Ardhi, a monitoring and reporting tool co-developed by Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK), TMG Think Tank for Sustainability, Shibuye Community Health Workers (SCHW) and the Kenya Land Alliance (KLA), and funded … Seguir leyendo

Del río Ene en Perú al escenario mundial: el viaje de Nilda Chávez

8 marzo 2026

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the leadership of Indigenous women by sharing the story of Nilda Chávez whose journey from the Ene River to the global stage shows the power of community, determination and women’s leadership. At RFUK, we are proud to work alongside our partners and communities in Peru to help build the … Seguir leyendo

La Corte Suprema de Justicia del Perú sienta un precedente histórico sobre las demandas intimidatorias dirigidas contra los defensores indígenas

20 febrero 2026

In a landmark ruling, Peru’s Supreme Court has overturned a defamation judgment against the Indigenous rights organisation FENAMAD, recognising that a powerful timber company misused the justice system to silence public interest advocacy. The decision marks a major step forward in protecting freedom of expression and Indigenous rights, and sets an important precedent against so-called SLAPPs, Strategic … Seguir leyendo

Intelligence Report on Ecosystem Collapse Highlights Urgent Need For UK Action on Forests

22 enero 2026

This is NGO Forest Coalition’s response to the UK government’s Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security. The UK government’s national security assessment released on 20 January 2026 underscores a stark reality: accelerating nature loss is not just an environmental issue, it is a foundational threat to global stability and UK security. … Seguir leyendo