Making forest carbon markets work for communities: A case study on benefit sharing in the REDD+ Guatecarbon Project
Benefit sharing is a critical component of REDD+ forest carbon projects, particularly where Indigenous peoples and local communities are central to forest stewardship. As REDD+ evolves into market-based mechanisms, with carbon credits generating revenue in international carbon markets, ensuring that benefits are distributed fairly is essential for the long term success of the initiative. However, […]
The Artisans of Chunga: An Opportunity to Care for the Forest
The Embera Wounaan Comarca is implementing a REDD+ project to strengthen sustainable forest management and curb deforestation by promoting traditional practices like basket weaving and culture-based economies.
Marchés du Carbone et Nos Droits : Un Guide pour les Peuples Autochtones et les Communautés Locales
Le marché volontaire du carbone évolue rapidement et s’étend à de nouveaux territoires, ce qui rend difficile de distinguer qui fait quoi et quelles sont les implications pour les communautés concernées. Afin d’aider les peuples autochtones et les communautés locales à mieux comprendre les marchés du carbone, Rainforest Foundation US a lancé une série animée en six parties pour démystifier ce marché et fournir aux communautés des informations essentielles pour protéger leurs droits.
Leaders of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Weigh in on Carbon Market Standard Revision
The jurisdictional REDD+ voluntary carbon market standard TREES 2.0 is up for review, creating a pivotal opportunity to strengthen the rights of Indigenous Peoples as well as those of Local Communities and social integrity throughout the forest carbon market. To that end, a group of significant representative organizations of Indigenous Peoples as well as Local Communities from across Latin America came together to submit their recommendations.
Forest communities craft recommendations for better ART TREES carbon credit standard (Published by Mongabay)
Mercados de Carbono y Nuestros Derechos: Una Guía para Pueblos Indígenas y Comunidades Locales
El mercado voluntario de carbono está evolucionando rápidamente y se está introduciendo en nuevos territorios, lo que dificulta distinguir quién es quién y cuáles son las implicaciones para las comunidades afectadas. Para apoyar a las comunidades indígenas y locales a comprender mejor los mercados de carbono, Rainforest Foundation US ha lanzado una serie animada de seis partes para desmitificar el mercado y proporcionar a las comunidades la información esencial para proteger sus derechos.
Mercados de Carbono e Nossos Direitos: Um Guia para Povos Indígenas e Comunidades Locais
O mercado voluntário de carbono está evoluindo rapidamente e chegando em novos territórios, o que pode tornar difícil entender quem participa dele e como isso afeta as comunidades envolvidas. Para apoiar as comunidades locais e indígenas a terem mais informações sobre os mercados de carbono, a Rainforest Foundation US lançou os três primeiros vídeos de uma série animada de seis capítulos para desmistificar este recurso e fornecer às comunidades as informações essenciais para proteger seus direitos.
Carbon Markets and Our Rights: A Guide for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
The voluntary carbon market is quickly evolving and being introduced in new territories, making it challenging to sort out who’s who and what the implications are for impacted communities. To support Indigenous communities and local communities to better understand carbon markets, Rainforest Foundation US has launched a six-part animated series to demystify the market and provide communities with the essential information to protect their rights.
Recursos para Titulares de Direitos sobre Padrões do Mercado Jurisdicional de Carbono
ENGLISH PORTUGUÊS ESPAÑOL Análises técnicas para apoiar o envolvimento dos povos indígenas e comunidades locais nos padrões do mercado voluntário de carbono O mercado voluntário de carbono está evoluindo rapidamente em florestas tropicais ao redor do mundo. Está criando um cenário complexo de novos atores, padrões e requisitos para que os povos indígenas e comunidades […]
Mesoamerican Community Leaders Point the Way Toward a High-Integrity Carbon Market
The Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests (AMPB), in collaboration with Rainforest Foundation US and Fundación PRISMA, convened in El Salvador to shape a united vision for strengthening the integrity of carbon markets in the region.
