Forêts communautaires et droits fonciers

La RDC annonce la création de la plus grande réserve « communautaire » au monde : que faut-il faire maintenant ?

22 janvier 2025

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

Bridging Forests and Markets Through Sustainable Cocoa Livelihoods in Peru

20 décembre 2024

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

RIGHTING WRONGS: HOW TO ENSURE GRIEVANCE MECHANISMS EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY PROTECTED AREAS IN THE CONGO BASIN

27 novembre 2024

Un nouveau rapport de RFUK révèle un manque persistant de redevabilité dans les aires protégées du bassin du Congo

Un nouveau rapport de RFUK révèle un manque persistant de redevabilité dans les aires protégées du bassin du Congo

27 novembre 2024

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

Au Pérou, une initiative de surveillance des forêts menée par des indigènes entraîne une action puissante contre les mineurs illégaux

20 septembre 2024

A two-year Indigenous-led forest monitoring initiative in Peru’s Madre de Dios region has yielded remarkable results, leading to unprecedented legal action against illegal mining operations. This project confirms once again the power of combining community-led monitoring with state-of-the-art technologies to protect climate critical forests. Faced with many different challenges, including Peru’s political crisis and increased … Lire plus

réfléchir aux terres entre de bonnes mains

18 septembre 2024

This September, to mark our 35th anniversary, Rainforest Foundation UK had the immense pleasure of hosting ‘Lands in the Right Hands,’ an immersive rainforest event that brought the magic of the Congo Basin to the heart of London. As we reflect on the evening, we are filled with gratitude for the great turnout and enthusiastic … Lire plus

Lancement de ForestEye, un outil innovant pour l'analyse de la déforestation au niveau local

16 septembre 2024

RFUK is thrilled to announce the beta launch of ForestEye, an innovative web-based tool designed to provide precise, local analysis of deforestation. Developed by RFUK’s Mapping and Development team, ForestEye is set to transform the way deforestation is monitored, understood and addressed at the grassroots level. ForestEye was conceived in response to increasing demands for … Lire plus

Nous reconnaissons les sacrifices des défenseurs autochtones en Amazonie

9 août 2024

On this International Day of Indigenous Peoples, we are partnering with AIDESEP, the national Indigenous organisation in Peru, to celebrate the courage and resilience of Indigenous environmental defenders and call for their right to life to be upheld. These communities, whom we consider our partners and colleagues, bear a heavy burden in their efforts to … Lire plus

Présentation du citron Kerry

18 juillet 2024

By Louise Cordery Introducing “Lands in the Right Hands”: An Immersive Art Experience with Kerry Lemon This 5 September, Rainforest Foundation UK is taking a bold, creative leap. We’re blending the worlds of immersive art and environmental activism to bring the rainforest to you in a whole new way. Art has always been a powerful … Lire plus

Le RFUK publie de nouvelles lignes directrices à l'intention des populations autochtones et des communautés locales confrontées à des projets liés au marché du carbone

18 juin 2024

Face à l'augmentation de la demande de terres forestières dans le bassin du Congo pour des projets de compensation carbone, le RFUK a lancé une nouvelle série de lignes directrices pour aider les communautés locales touchées à mieux comprendre ces projets et à exercer leurs droits à cet égard. Les projets de compensation carbone sont souvent présentés comme une solution ... Lire plus Lire plus