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Le Réseau EDH rencontre le conseiller présidentiel de la RDC sur les questions environnementales
Le 22 mars, le Réseau EDH, partenaire de RFUK, a rencontré Tosi Mpanu Mpanu, conseiller spécial du président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) pour l'environnement, l'urbanisme et la mobilité, afin de discuter des principales préoccupations environnementales. La réunion a porté sur des questions urgentes telles que le Lire plus
La RDC annonce la création de la plus grande réserve « communautaire » au monde : que faut-il faire maintenant ?
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has announced the creation of one of the world’s largest protected areas, covering more than 540,000 km² – an area the size of France. Stretching from Beni in the east of the country along the RN4 road and the Congo River basin to … Lire plus
Guardians of Boca Pariamanu: RFUK’s new map story highlights Indigenous resilience in the face of adversity
We are excited to announce the publication of our latest map story, Guardians of Boca Pariamanu, which beautifully encapsulates the journey of Indigenous women leaders in Peru’s Madre de Dios region as they navigate the threats to their ancestral lands and livelihoods. This engaging narrative, rich with photos, maps and an accompanying video, focuses on … Lire plus
CAD demande une action immédiate pour empêcher d'autres violations des droits dans le parc national de Ntokou-Pikounda
Le Centre d'Actions pour le Développement (CAD) a réitéré aujourd'hui son inquiétude quant aux impacts humains du parc national de Ntokou-Pikounda en République du Congo, appelant le gouvernement et le Fonds mondial pour la nature (WWF) à publier un plan de gestion participatif et à permettre aux communautés locales et indigènes d'avoir un accès immédiat à la rivière Bokiba. Lire plus
Bridging Forests and Markets Through Sustainable Cocoa Livelihoods in Peru
A groundbreaking collaboration with the award-winning Asháninka Kemito Ene cooperative in Peru is enabling Indigenous smallholders to use cutting-edge technology to break down barriers to accessing international markets for their sustainably produced cacao. As global deforestation continues to threaten biodiversity and climate stability, regulatory frameworks such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) have emerged to … Lire plus
La RFUK soutient les principes fondamentaux du PNUE en matière de droits des hommes et des femmes à l'intention des organisations privées de conservation et des bailleurs de fonds.
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) has announced its support of the Core Human Rights Principles for Private Conservation Organizations and Funders, published this week following a multistakeholder process led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These principles mark a significant step forward in addressing the intersection of biodiversity conservation and human rights, emphasising that conservation … Lire plus
Un nouveau rapport de RFUK révèle un manque persistant de redevabilité dans les aires protégées du bassin du Congo
Following the latest round of negotiations over the future of biodiversity conservation efforts at COP16, a new report by RFUK urges for accountability and redress for the past and ongoing harms caused by fortress conservation programmes across the Congo Basin. ‘Righting Wrongs‘ highlights the pressing need for effective, independent and sufficiently-resourced Grievance and Redress Mechanisms, … Lire plus
Les organisations congolaises se félicitent de l'annulation de la vente aux enchères de blocs pétroliers et mettent en garde contre un nouvel appel d'offres.
Congolese organisations welcome cancellation of oil block auction, warn against new tender 30th October 2024 130 international and Congolese organisations have released a statement calling for an end to oil development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of a new nationwide campaign ‘Our Land Without Oil‘ led by Congolese civil society. The … Lire plus
La RDC annule la vente aux enchères de 27 blocs pétroliers
The DRC government has announced the cancellation of the controversial auction of 27 oil blocks. While welcoming this decision, RFUK expresses concern over the stated intention of the Hydrocarbons Minister, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, to start another bidding process. Since its launch in July 2022, the auction of 30 oil and gas blocks has drawn heavy … Lire plus
Le RFUK étend son soutien au suivi communautaire des marchés du carbone au Kenya
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is partnering with Shibuye Community Health Workers, the Kenya Land Alliance and TMG Research gGmbH to launch a new programme aimed at monitoring the impacts of carbon market initiatives on local communities. The collaboration, which builds on existing efforts, will expand RFUK’s use of ForestLink, (called Haki Ardhi in Kenya) to … Lire plus