International

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

22 janvier 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. … Lire plus

COP30 in Belém: A Mixed Bag for Climate, Forests and People

25 novembre 2025

In the sweltering conference halls of BelĂ©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 … Lire plus

NATURE, PEOPLE AND CARBON MARKETS: WHY ARTICLE 6 SHOULD SIDELINE THE TRADE IN NATURE-BASED CREDITS

5 novembre 2025

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, populations et marchés du carbone : repenser l'article 6 lors de la COP30

5 novembre 2025

As COP30 opens its door in BelĂ©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 … Lire plus

Statement: Rainforest Foundation US, UK and Norway Clarify No Affiliation with “Rainforest Foundation Pastaza” and Condemn Rights Violations

14 août 2025

New York/ London /Oslo Rainforest Foundation US, Rainforest Foundation UK and Rainforest Foundation Norway 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 … Lire plus

Tropical Forest Forever Facility Briefing Note

3 juin 2025

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 … Lire plus

Un nouveau fonds de plusieurs milliards de dollars pourrait constituer une bouée de sauvetage pour les forêts assiégées de la planète. Mais il ne réussira que si les préoccupations qui l'entourent sont prises en compte.

3 juin 2025

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 … Lire plus

UN NOUVEAU RAPPORT MET EN GARDE CONTRE LA MENACE D'UNE « RUÉE VERS LES TERRES » DE LA PART DES MARCHÉS DU CARBONE NET ZÉRO

22 mai 2025

Land rights must be at the heart of climate action, say TMG Research, Robert Bosch Stiftung and RFUK.  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 … Lire plus

Les leaders indigènes et la coalition des ONG britanniques sur les forêts appellent le Royaume-Uni à maintenir son soutien aux forêts

21 mai 2025

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 … Lire plus

Carbon Markets and Our Rights: A Guide for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

15 mai 2025

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 … Lire plus