Why the Glasgow Declaration on Forests isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
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257 groups say NO to nature-based solutions!
Nature-based solutions are dangerous scam that allow Big Polluters to continue polluting.

“WWF’s leadership is still in a state of denial about its own role in fortress conservation and human rights abuses,” Professor John Knox tells US Congressional Committee
By Chris Lang Earlier this week, the US House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing titled, “Protecting Human Rights in International Conservation”. The hearing repeatedly exposed WWF’s failure to take responsibility for its role in human rights abuses.

Oilwatch International demands Real Zero, not Net Zero
By Chris Lang Oilwatch was formed in February 1996 in Quito, Ecuador. It is a network of organisations with members in more than fifty countries around the world. Oilwatch aims to stop the expansion of fossil fuel operations and works with local communities affected by oil, gas, and coal activities.

Papua New Guinea NGO letter: NIHT Inc “is a big concern for its breaches of legal and proper process”
By Chris Lang A US-based company called NIHT Inc. is running the NIHT Topaiyo REDD+ Project in Papua New Guinea. According to the company’s website, “NIHT is a Purpose Driven company collectively inspired to apply our talents and abilities to partner with communities”. But in June 2021, the Kamlapar Incorporated Land Group wrote to PNG’s…