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Investir dans la gouvernance locale : une voie éprouvée vers des communautés forestières résilientes dans le bassin du Congo

20 mai 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, … Lire plus

Protéger ceux qui protègent la forêt : RFUK publie de nouvelles recommandations pour soutenir les défenseur·e·s communautaires dans le bassin du Congo

28 avril 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 … Lire plus

Indigenous forest observers drive action against illegal mining in the Peruvian Amazon

10 avril 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 … Lire plus

RFUK présente les conclusions d'une étude sur les rapports de genre mettant en avant les opportunités et les obstacles rencontrés par les femmes dans la gouvernance forestière en République du Congo

6 avril 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 … Lire plus

Haki Ardhi : une nouvelle approche pour permettre aux femmes kenyanes de faire valoir leurs droits fonciers

27 mars 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 … Lire plus

From the Ene River in Peru to the global stage: the journey of Nilda Chávez

8 mars 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 … Lire plus

86 organisations call on the Prime Minister to increase – not cut – UK climate finance

3 mars 2026

RFUK has come together with 85 UK organisations and written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling on the government to increase – not cut – UK international climate finance and to introduce measures to generate the new public finance needed for this by fairly taxing the largest polluters and wealthiest in our society. … Lire plus

Peru’s Supreme Court sets landmark precedent against intimidation lawsuits targeting Indigenous defenders

20 février 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 … Lire plus

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

RETHINKING THE JUST TRANSITION IN THE DRC

26 novembre 2025

Focusing on voices from across the DRC, a so-called ‘Solutions Country’, this briefing highlights how current extractive and conservation models often harm communities, and sets out a pathway for a just transition rooted in equity, participation and community-led environmental stewardship.