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New analyses examine community rights and tenure in global climate change policy
New RRI analysis revealed that secure tenure for Indigenous Peoples and local communities is notably absent from countries’ Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), which outline…
Leaders from world’s most forested countries call for new approach to manage remaining forests in post-Paris Agreement era
A recent analysis published by eight former leaders of public forest agencies calls for new, participatory approaches to forest regulations to address urgent global challenges….
Reclassification of non-timber forest products provides sustainable income for communities
Advocacy by the Association of Forest Communities of Petén persuaded the Guatemalan government to reclassify certain non-timber forest products into a new category, dramatically reducing…
Government significantly reduces community’s agrarian debt in recognition of conservation efforts
Guatemalan government agency, FONTIERRA, reduced the agrarian debt of the 50 families of ECA la Bendición by 95 percent in recognition of their traditional practices…
Workshop equips key stakeholders with tools to participate in REDD+ process
TENFOREST hosted a training workshop that provided civil society organizations in Burkina Faso with knowledge and tools to advocate for secure community land tenure in…
New practical guide seeks to strengthen indigenous rights in protected areas
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RRI’s findings influence international initiative’s recommendations to the UN Forum on Forests
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Meeting on international forest sustainability emphasizes linkages amon land tenure, livelihoods and forest governance
RRI led a session on “Land tenure, livelihoods and forest governance” at the Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit’s Meeting on Forests, Climate Change, and…
Advancing advocacy for inclusion of communities in REDD+ projects
The Association of Forest Communities of Petén (ACOFOP) implemented a successful advocacy campaign influencing Guatemalan government to allow greater community participation in GuateCarbon negotiations. GuateCarbon…
Guatemala’s local communities to now participate in decision-making regarding climate change policies
On September 5, the Guatemalan state passed the national ?Framework Law for Regulating the Reduction of Vulnerability, Obligatory Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change…
Civil society and development actors vow to strengthen customary land rights in Liberia
On August 14, 21 participants from several civil society organizations and development partners working on land and natural resources policy reform issues in Liberia resolved…
African NGOs share critical information on using REDD and VPA-FLEGT to secure community rights
A workshop in Douala on September 23-26 allowed 19 African NGOs (part of the Africa Community Rights Network (ACRN)) to meet and share information on…
Campaign spurs the UN to conduct independent investigation on changes needed in REDD+
PRISMA and the indigenous organization of Panama, COONAPIP, influenced the UN-REDD Program to recognize the importance of respecting the right of Indigenous Peoples to Free…
International dialogue generates discourse on impacts of land acquisitions in Africa
On March 5-7, RRI held the 13th Regional Dialogue on Forests, Governance and Climate Change for Central and West Africa in Yaound?, Cameroon. It was…
Global dialogue boosts learning on innovative finance mechanisms; sustainable supply chains
On November 5, RRI organized the Twelfth RRI Dialogue on Forests, Governance & Climate Change, focusing on ?Scaling-Up Strategies to Reduce Emissions and Advance Development…
Latin American community leaders share experiences with REDD and payment for environmental services
Organized by Forest Trends, 12 community leaders from M?xico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru met In Antigua, Guatemala shared experiences on community-based…
Liberian government requests involvement of civil society organization in discussions on REDD
The national-level stakeholders? workshop in Liberia provided a platform for civil society and government participants to share information on ongoing REDD discussions and findings from…
UK Minister for Energy and Climate Change declares equitable land tenure to be the foundation of REDD
At the 11th RRI Dialogue on Forests, Governance and Climate Change, focusing on the ?Status and Role of Public and Private Finance to Reduce Forest…
Civil society task force established to increase community engagement on REDD
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) organized a workshop in Liberia to facilitate discussion on REDD, plantations, and community rights on land and forests. The workshop…
Dialogue shares global approaches to dealing with food security and climate change challenges
The 10th RRI Dialogue on Forests, Governance & Climate Change focusing on “Common Approaches to Dealing with the Challenges of Food Security and B210 Climate…
Workshop advocates for community rights in REDD in Colombia
The second Workshop on Climate Change, Financial Mechanisms for Emissions Reductions, and the Role of Communities in Bogot?, Colombia heightened the understanding of the impacts…
RRI provides recommendations to ensure REDD has a positive impact
RRI provided recommendations for ensuring that REDD has a positive impact at the Annual World Bank Conference on Land & Poverty in Washington DC on…
Colombian government and afro-descendant representatives agree to ensure community participation in REDD-readiness proposal
The Latin America Institute for Alternative Law and Society (ILSA) organized a workshop titled Climate Change, Financial Mechanisms for Emissions Reductions, and the Role of…
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