By Chris Lang At its next Conference of Parties (COP15), to be held in Montreal in December 2022, the Convention on Biological Diversity is planning to agree a framework for the next decade. Among the targets to be discussed is a plan to put 30% of the earth into protected areas by 2030 – the…
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Aby L. Sène on “Land Grabs and Conservation Propaganda” in Africa
Aby L. Sène’s recent article about the conservation industry and propaganda in Africa is a must read.
NIHT Inc’s misleading statements about the company’s REDD operations in Papua New Guinea
NIHT Inc gives misleading information on its website, stating that the company’s values “naturally align” with CCB Standards. NIHT Inc is not CCB certified.
Papua New Guinea Environmental Alliance writes to the Climate Change and Development Authority proposing a consultation process for REDD+ Safeguards
By Chris Lang The Papua New Guinea Environmental Alliance has once again written to the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) raising concerns about the process of validating REDD+ Safeguards in the country. The CCDA is organising a validation workshop on 28 and 29 June 2022.
Stop the Racist Conservation Model!
Stop the Racist Conservation Model! World Rainforest Movement’s press release marking the start of the 2nd Asia Parks Congress