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COP30 in BelƩm: A Mixed Bag for Climate, Forests and People
In the sweltering conference halls of BelĆ©m, COP30, dubbed the ‘rainforest COP’, proved to be a mixed bag. While it failed to deliver concrete plans to end deforestation or phase out fossil fuels, there was some better news for Indigenous Peoples, local communities and the Congo Basin. Here are some brief takeaways from a breathless … Seguir leyendo
NATURE, PEOPLE AND CARBON MARKETS: WHY ARTICLE 6 SHOULD SIDELINE THE TRADE IN NATURE-BASED CREDITS
This policy briefing calls on COP30 negotiators to exclude nature-based carbon offsets from global carbon markets and instead direct climate finance through non-market approaches that support Indigenous peoples and local communities as true stewards of high-carbon ecosystems.
Nature, People and Carbon Markets: Rethinking Article 6 at COP30
As COP30 opens its door in BelĆ©m, much of the negotiations will focus on Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement, which provides a framework for countries to cooperate on implementing their climate targets (NDCs). In anticipation of these discussions that could trigger a global boom in voluntary carbon markets (VCM), Sustainable Development Strategies Group … Seguir leyendo
Statement: Rainforest Foundation US, UK and Norway Clarify No Affiliation with āRainforest Foundation Pastazaā and Condemn Rights Violations
New York/ London /Oslo Rainforest Foundation US,Ā Rainforest Foundation UKĀ andĀ Rainforest Foundation NorwayĀ categorically state that we have no connection, past or present, with the German-owned private business “Rainforest Foundation Pastaza” that is operating in Ecuador under the name “Rainforest Foundation” in the Pastaza region. “Rainforest Foundation Pastaza” is a private company whose stated business model involves acquiring … Seguir leyendo
Tropical Forest Forever Facility Briefing Note
This briefing note presents key reflections from a group of international environmental, human rights and Indigenous solidarity organisations on the development of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). Based on concept 2.0, it aims to highlight critical issues that must be addressed for the TFFF to achieve its goals. While not a comprehensive review due … Seguir leyendo
Un nuevo fondo multimillonario podrĆa ser un salvavidas para los asediados bosques del mundo. Pero sĆ³lo tendrĆ” Ć©xito si se resuelven los problemas que lo rodean.
In 2024, the world lost almost 6.7 million hectares of tropical primary forest: the fastest rate ever recorded. The world’s forests are still falling prey to mining, logging and agriculture, but as the climate crisis intensifies, for the first time on record, the leading cause of tropical primary forest loss is fire. Burning forests are … Seguir leyendo
UN NUEVO INFORME ADVIERTE SOBRE LA AMENAZA DE LA Ā«FIEBRE DEL SUELOĀ» DE LOS MERCADOS DE CARBONO NETO CERO
Land rights must be at the heart of climate action, say TMG Research, Robert Bosch Stiftung and RFUK.Ā A new report launched today by TMG Research and the Robert Bosch Stiftung is sounding the alarm over the growing threat that land-based carbon offsetting poses to Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Titled “Net Zero & Land … Seguir leyendo
LĆderes indĆgenas y la CoaliciĆ³n de ONGs BritĆ”nicas por los Bosques exigen al Reino Unido que mantenga su apoyo a los bosques
Indigenous leaders from Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia visited the UK Parliament last week to urge stronger action to protect forests and uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPs and LCs). In meetings with MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Deforestation and UK civil servants, the delegation called for direct funding … Seguir leyendo
Carbon Markets and Our Rights: A Guide for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
The voluntary carbon market is quickly evolving and being introduced in new territories, making it challenging to sort out who’s who and what the implications are for impacted communities. To support Indigenous communities and local communities to better understand carbon markets, our sister organisation Rainforest Foundation US has launched a six-part animated series to demystify … Seguir leyendo
Ocho ONG britĆ”nicas exigen al Gobierno que mantenga la protecciĆ³n de los bosques en el presupuesto de ayuda al desarrollo
RFUK has come together with seven prominent UK-based environmental and human rights organisations in calling on the UK government to protect tropical forests from the recently announced foreign aid budget cuts. In a joint letter with Global Witness, Global Canopy, Earthsight, Forest Peoples Programme, Friends of the Earth, Fern and Mighty Earth, we appeal to … Seguir leyendo
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