Resources tagged "contracts"
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The reality of REDD+ in Peru: Between theory and practice - Indigenous Amazonian peoples' analyses and alternativesThis report compiled by AIDESEP, FENAMAD, CARE (regional and national indigenous organisations) and FPP collates the experiences of indigenous peoples’ organisations with REDD+ policies and projects in Peru. The report analyses the policies and strategies of the Peruvian government, examines the roles of international agencies and scrutinises pilot REDD+ initiatives already underway in indi...
Indigenous participation in REDD+: the case of Matses, PeruBoth globally and locally, the quality and level of indigenous participation in the REDD+ process is being questioned. Local knowledge has been recognized as important for the success of REDD+, but to what degree are the mechanisms used for indigenous participation in the process participative, inclusive, effective and appropriate? And consequently, to what degree do they streng...
Benefit sharing options in Collaborative Forest Management: A case study of Rwoho Environmental Conservation and Protection Association and the National Forestry Authority in UgandaThis case study looks at some early experiences and lessons from a benefit sharing regime in a Collaborative Forest management (CFM) project in Uganda under the Nile Basin Reforestation Project. It is implemented by Uganda’s National Forestry Authority (NFA) in partnership with a local Community Based Organization (RECPA). The reforestation project ...
Carbon rights in REDD+: The case of MexicoIn light of developments in REDD+, national governments are increasingly adopting legislation aimed at regulating forest carbon rights. In Mexico, a draft law on climate change is currently under discussion at Parliamentary level, however this law does not specifically consider forest carbon rights. This means that in determining carbon rights in Mexico, ownership or substantive use rights of...
Haki za kaboni katika MKUHUMI+ na madhara yake katika nchi za Afrika MasharikiMKUHUMI+ inaweza kufikiriwa kama mfumo au seti ya hatua zilizobuniwa ili kutumia motisha za kifedha kwa ajili ya kupunguza uzalishaji wa hewa ya ukaa kutokana na ukataji miti na uharibifu wa misitu. Dhana nzima ya ‘haki za kaboni’ bado haieleweki kwa watu walio wengi hasa wale wasio wanasheria, ikiwa ni pamoja na wale ambao ndio hasa watakaokuwa wanateke...
Carbon rights in REDD+: towards a common understanding - summary of Cancun event Dec 2010This four page summary of an event on carbon rights in REDD+ at Cancun (4 December 2010) includes information on how carbon rights can be understood in a REDD+ context and gives insights on the interpretation of carbon rights in Costa Rica, Ghana and the Philippines.
Commodifying carbon to reduce deforestation: lessons from New ZealandThis Background Note examines the experience of New Zealand in establishing carbon rights linked to its emissions trading system (ETS), and highlights lessons for developing countries grappling with REDD+.
The evolution of Costa Rica's carbon rightsThis study, written by Guillermo Navarro of CATIE and REDD-net, looks at Costa Rica's institutional and legal framework and how it supports land, forest and carbon rights.
A review of tree tenure and land rights in Ghana and their implications for carbon rights in a national REDD+ schemeThe case study, written by Yaw Osafo, provides information about the legal framework as well as the provision of incentives for the enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
Forest Carbon Rights in BrazilThis case study, written by Thiago Chiagas at Climate Focus, provides a full overview of current developments in Brazil in terms of legislation on REDD+ and looks at key issues of relevance to indigenous people.