International Women’s Day Rally
International Women’s Day Rally

In commemoration of International Women’s Day” 8 March” REFACOF (African Women's Network for Community Management of Forests)” the Foundation for Community Initiatives” and the Rights…

Rethinking Forest Regulations
Rethinking Forest Regulations

Organized by Rights and Resources Initiative” the United States Forest Service and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation” this meeting is designed to…

Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders
Next Generation of Forest Agency Leaders

The event was co-organized by the Rights & Resources Initiative” the National Forestry Commission of Mexico” & MegaFlorestais.   Objectives of the seminar   • Better…

State of Rights and Resources 2012-2013
State of Rights and Resources 2012-2013

The Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) co-hosted with Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) a panel discussion and the launch of its annual review of the state…

2nd Annual Conference on Community Rights and Forests
2nd Annual Conference on Community Rights and Forests

This conference will bring together Community Forestry Development Committees (CFDCs) from across Liberia to reflect on developments in the forestry sector” catalogue their concerns and…

The Contested Commons
The Contested Commons

Background Natural resources held in common are integral to the livelihoods of most of the world’s population. Control over these resources frequently plays a part…