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Representatives from indigenous, Afro-descendent and peasant communities from 16 countries issued an urgent call for action: the Geneva Declaration. This calls for an end to the violence, killing and deliberate criminalisation of people defending their rights, lands and their communities.

A silent war is being waged against the indigenous people and local communities who are defending their lands against the expansion of industry. Environmental and human rights defenders face significant — and growing — risks, experiencing violence, intimidation and criminalisation as a result of their efforts.

The 19th Conference of the Parties (COP19) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Warsaw from 11 – 22 November 2013 has been dubbed the “Forests COP”.

The purpose of this background note is to identify some key issues and opportunities in the upcoming UNFCCC climate negotiations in Doha (26 November - 7 December 2012). The note will only focus on REDD+ and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

The 3rd edition of 'What is REDD+? A guide for indigenous communities' is now available here. This book seeks to help indigenous communities and their organisations to provide their people with basic information on REDD+. It is intended as a guide in understanding climate change, REDD+ and how they relate to the recognition and exercise of the collective rights of indigenous peoples.

On the occasion of the first Board meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) and Jaringan Orang Asal Se-Malaysia (JOAS) are publishing a report titled: “Indigenous Peoples and the Green Climate Fund – A technical briefing for Indigenous Peoples, policymakers and support groups”.Read the report in English or in Spanish. This report summarises some key issues relevant for indigenous peoples, building on statements and policy platforms adopted by Indigenous Peoples’ Caucuses. In particular the report draws attention to the need for the GCF to improve indigenous peoples’ participation in governance, adopt stronger safeguards and facilitate direct access to financing for climate change response actions developed and implemented by indigenous peoples.

In response to a specific request by the Green Climate Fund Secretariat, Indigenous Peoples and support organisations have submitted their comments and recommendations on the modalities for selection, activities and role of observers and active observers in the Board of the Green Climate Fund.

Click here to read the Letter, Comments and Proposals to UN-REDD and see above right for accompanying Comments Form.

Developing countries’ remaining forests are spaces inhabited by indigenous peoples. These spaces have been shaped, protected and expanded by indigenous peoples over generations. The relationship of indigenous peoples to forests is linked to livelihoods, cultures, world views and traditional knowledge and may be expressed through forms of customary tenure, land use and resource use. By proposing social and rights-based indicators and building blocks, this document promotes a view of REDD+ that is holistic and secures carbon stocks, biodiversity and the rights of forest peoples.

This Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) and FERN report exposes ongoing serious problems in the World Bank's forest carbon fund, which is still failing to uphold the rights of forest peoples.

Ce rapport de Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) et FERN dénonce les problèmes graves et persistants dans le Fonds de partenariat pour le carbone forestier de la Banque mondiale, qui continue d’échouer dans le soutien des droits des peuples forestiers.

El informe publicado por el Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) y FERN identifica los numerosos problemas del Fondo Cooperativo para el Carbono de los Bosques (FCPF) del Banco Mundial, que no está cumpliendo sus promesas de proteger los derechos de los pueblos de los bosques. 

An analysis of the REDD-related discussions and developments in the June 2010 session of the UNFCCC and beyond

Une analyse des discussions et progrès concernant le mécanisme REDDlors de la séance de juin de la CCNUCC et au-delà

Un análisis de los debates y acontecimientos sobre a REDD+ en la sesión de Bonnde la CMNUCC y no solo

FPP briefing on REDD-related outcomes from COP15, Copenhagen (December 2009)

Briefing du FPP analyse des résultats des négociations sur la REDD lors del CdP15 à Copenhague (Décembre 2009) et suggère des pistes d'action.

Informe del FPP sobre la COP15 de Copenhague (diciembre de 2009) y las negociaciones en el tema REDD.

This is an updated version of FPP's earlier report, prepared for the UNFCCC COP 14 (Poznan) in December 2008.As REDD proposals and projects gather momentum to determine how developing country forests will be included in global efforts to mitigate climate change, this report analyses national, international and NGO initiatives. It identifies that to achieve effective and sustainable results, forest peoples must be involved at all levels and their rights upheld.

Ce rapport est une version modifiée et mise à jour d'un rapport publié en décembre 2008 en anglais pour la CCNUCC CdP 14 (Poznan)