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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.
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
La société civile demande l'interdiction urgente de l'exploration pétrolière dans le parc national de Conkouati-Douli au Congo
As global attention turns to the Republic of Congo for the upcoming First Global Congress of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities of Forest Basins, Congolese and international civil society organisations have issued a statement demanding an immediate ban on oil and mining activities in the Conkouati-Douli National Park. The coalition has denounced the Congolese government’s … 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
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
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
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
Le gouvernement de la RDC ouvre 52 blocs pétroliers dans les tourbières de la Cuvette Centrale, compromettant ainsi ses engagements écologiques
In a move that has sparked outrage among environmental and human rights campaigners, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the opening of 52 new oil blocks in the Cuvette Centrale peatlands – the world’s largest terrestrial carbon sink and a critical ecosystem for biodiversity. The decision, announced during the Council of Ministers meeting … Lire plus
Huit ONG britanniques appellent le gouvernement à maintenir les forêts dans le budget d l'aide étrangère
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 … Lire plus
La RDC franchit une étape importante vers la mise en œuvre d'une loi historique sur les peuples indigènes
Kinshasa, avril 2025 – La République démocratique du Congo (RDC) a officiellement lancé un cadre de consultation multipartite afin de soutenir la mise en œuvre de sa loi historique de 2022 sur la promotion et la protection des droits des peuples autochtones, par le biais d'un arrêté ministériel du ministère de l'Intérieur, de la Sécurité, de la Décentralisation et des Affaires coutumières, signé le 2 avril 2025. Lire plus
La conservation menée par les populations indigènes du Pérou : un modèle pour la protection de l'Amazonie
While vast stretches of Peru’s Amazon remain vulnerable to deforestation, illegal mining and land grabs, 821,000 hectares of Indigenous-managed forests stand as a testament to the power of community-led conservation. These territories, safeguarded by the Indigenous organisations FENAMAD and CARE with support from RFUK, are significantly better protected than surrounding areas where illegal activities often … Lire plus
Blog : Haki Ardhi : Les femmes, la terre et la justice climatique
How women in Kenya are challenging gender-based land injustices and advocating for a more just and sustainable future. Across Kenya, women are the backbone of rural communities, working the land to feed their families and support local economies. Yet, despite their contributions, they remain locked out of land ownership. Less than 25% of women own … Lire plus