In October 2012, an international delegation including indigenous leaders from Mexico, Brazil and Ecuador visited California, to oppose California’s proposed carbon offset scheme. The “No REDD! Tour” has generated a sometimes heated debate.
Corruption and REDD at the international level
Corruption and REDD at the international level: A presentation I gave at Transparency International Indonesia’s Jakarta office at the launch of their report “Keeping REDD+ clean”.
Guest Post: REDD Resistance around the world
The idea behind reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation sounds simple. If forests are worth more standing than cut down, companies and governments will stop clearing forests. Why would anyone oppose this?
Open thread: Improving REDD-Monitor
Last month, REDD-Monitor celebrated its fourth birthday. Also sometime last month, the site received its millionth view. It seems a good time to look at how REDD-Monitor could be improved. Here’s a question I’ve been asking people recently: “What would you change on REDD-Monitor in order to improve it?”
A short guide to REDD in the UN climate negotiations ahead of Doha
Trying to follow the REDD negotiations at the UN level can be a difficult and frustrating process. This short guide aims to show you where the REDD texts are, what the texts mean and which issues are still under discussion.