How Conservation International cooked the books for its Alto Mayo REDD project in Peru.
Federation of small farmers in Peru attacks REDD: “No REDD projects! No carbon trading!”
On 19 April 2013, the Federation of small farmers of Madre de Dios in Peru (Federación Agraria Departmental de Madre de Dios – FADEMAD) produced a statement titled “The threats over us continue”. The statement raises serious concerns about REDD and related initiatives that are developing in the region.
Oilwatch: “California, Don’t let Shell Roast the Planet!”
On Earth Day, 22 April 2013, Oilwatch International put out a statement opposing the inclusion of REDD in California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32). Meanwhile, Wildlife Works, a company developing REDD projects in Africa held a “REDD talks” workshop in California, promoting REDD as a carbon trading mechanism.
Interview with Paul Mark Green, Carbon Neutral Trading Exchange: “I decided to set a goal to aid clients in exiting the market”
Earlier this week, a commenter on REDD-Monitor asked about a company called Carbon Neutral Trading Exchange. My response was sceptical. It seemed to me that this was a company that looked as though it was attempting to profit by selling over-priced voluntary carbon credits.
“Beware when an investment involves Carbon Neutral Investments,” warns the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
Carbon Neutral Investments is a UK-based company that, until recently, offered two services. First, it worked with companies to sell them carbon offsets to make them “carbon neutral”. Second it provided clearing and settlement services for companies selling voluntary carbon credits.