Rainforest and Climate
New report: Rights and REDD in Amazon Countries and Paraguay
In June 2011, representatives of indigenous peoples and environmental and human rights organizations from 6 countries in South America met to discuss their experiences with REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation). Les mer
Durban a step backwards for the world’s rainforests
The climate change negotiations in Durban ended with an agreement early Sunday morning. Guidance on how to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is included in the final agreement, but points in the wrong direction. Les mer
Accra Caucus: Key messages on REDD+
Key positions in the negotiations on forest and climate change (REDD+) from Accra Caucus for Forests and Climate Change (ACFCC). Les mer
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NEW! Building accountability in REDD+ through independent grievance and redress mechanisms
A briefing Paper from Rainforest Foundation Norway, June 2011 Les mer
A complaint mechanism for REDD+
A report from the Center for International Environmental Law and Rainforest Foundation Norway, May 2011
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Press release: Indonesia fails to fulfill its REDD+ agreement with Norway
Oslo, 23rd of May 2011: Despite the promise of USD 1 billion from Norway, the Indonesian president is unwilling to protect the country’s remaining rainforest. – This is a sad moment for the Indonesian rainforest and the millions of people who depend on it, says Rainforest Foundation Norway. Les mer
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Norway’s investments in rainforest destruction increases – undermines efforts to stop deforestation
Press release: The Norwegian Pension Fund-Global published its annual report today (March 18). Several of the companies the Pension Fund invests in are heavily involved in rainforest destruction. The Pension Fund is out of control, says Rainforest Foundation Norway. Les mer
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Letter to World Bank on lifting of moratorium on expansion of industrial logging in DRC.
In partnership with the Bank Information Center (BIC), Global Witness, Greenpeace International and Rainforest Foundation UK, Rainforest Foundation Norway wrote to the World Bank expressing alarm at the legalization of 15 logging concessions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Beyond Carbon
The rights-based safeguards contained in this concise report have been adapted from legally binding national and international legal principles. This report wishes to articulate principles to ensure that REDD discussions do not focus only on forests but also on rights issues, governance, justice, and environmental integrity.
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Indonesian REDD Safeguard Report
As of July 2010 some 2.7 billion US dollars is available for REDD and other climate change mitigationactivities in Indonesia. This study set out to document the donor country safeguards policies in place to ensure that this funding does not worsen the conflicts and inequalities in Indonesia's forests. Les mer