“UN finalises forest protection initiative at Bonn climate talks.” That’s the headline of an article by Ed King on the RTCC website. But while the REDD negotiations are now finished, this does not mean that the world’s forests are protected.
Ten questions about REDD safeguards
Will REDD safeguards uphold rights? Or is this just a box-ticking exercise to facilitate REDD payments?
Amnesty International on the Sengwer evictions in Kenya: “The allegations of house burnings are credible and require investigation by the competent authorities”
Since December 2013, REDD-Monitor has been following the evictions of the Sengwer indigenous people who live in the Cherangany Hills. The evictions have been going on for many years, at the hands of armed Kenya Forest Service guards, who have evicted the Sengwer and burned down their homes.
Guest Post: The carbon credits sold to private individuals as investments are worthless
The carbon credits sold to retail investors are worthless – says a commodities and financial market professional.
REDD Safeguard Information Systems: It’s about the money, not upholding rights
The issue of further guidance on Safeguard Information Systems was one of the key issues relating to REDD on the agenda at the UN climate negotiations in Lima last year. But no progress was made in Lima on this issue.