Earlier this month, more than 100 people flew to Peru to take part in a meeting in the Hilton Hotel in Lima. While they were there, “they demonstrated that innovative climate finance models can help protect forests and mitigate global climate change”.
Tag: Deforestation
Is Brazil’s reduced deforestation a result of REDD? Yes, says the Union of Concerned Scientists, but the evidence contradicts this claim
In recent years, Brazil has massively reduced its rate of deforestation. Understanding how these reductions came about is important if similar successes are to be achieved elsewhere.
Guyana has made no changes to policy, strategy, laws, regulations or procedures concerning forestry or mining
A recent report by the Union of Concerned Scientists highlights countries that have successfully reduced their rate of deforestation. In a post last week, I pointed out that the analysis deeply flawed.
Deforestation success stories. And England’s success in the World Cup
By Chris Lang A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists claims to show “how a substantial number of developing countries … have reduced deforestation.” The report is based on peer-reviewed quantitative data. Good news!
Gold mining in Guyana: Is this what the Low Carbon Development Strategy looks like?
Gold mining in Guyana is booming. It’s the country’s biggest export. Last year Guyana exported gold worth US$1 billion. But government is failing to address the serious environmental and social impacts caused by gold mining.