The discussions on financing REDD that will take place over the next two weeks at COP18 in Doha are crucial for the future of REDD. In the run up to Doha, Rainforest Foundation UK and UN-REDD Asia-Pacific go head-to-head over forest carbon markets.
Tag: Carbon Offsets
An Open Letter From The Amazon Working Group: Indigenous rights in discussions on REDD+
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?
A response from Tashka Yawanawá about REDD in Acre, Brazil: “We have to fight for truth”
Tashka Yawanawá, Chief of the Yawanawá People, tried to comment on yesterday’s post on REDD-Monitor about REDD and payments for environmental services in Acre, Brazil. Unfortunately his comment got caught in the spam folder. It’s posted below in the interests of generating further discussion.