Forest Peoples Programme Supporting forest peoples’ rights

Climat et forêts

Ressources pertinentes

Syndicate content

Declaration of the Indigenous Peoples of the World to the UNFCCC COP 17 International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change, Durban, South Africa, December 2, 2011

International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change

7 Décembre, 2011

We, the Indigenous Peoples of the world, united in the face of the climate crisis and the lack of political will of the States, especially the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, demand the immediate adoption of legally binding agreements with shared but differentiated responsibilities, to halt global warming and to define alternative models of development in harmony with Mother Earth.

Read more

International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change AWG-KP Opening Intervention –Tuesday, November, 29, 2011 – Durban/COP17 Read by Ben Powless, Indigenous Environmental Network

International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change

7 Décembre, 2011

Thank you Mr. Chair,

I speak to you on behalf of the International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change.

We recognize that the Kyoto Protocol is the only legally binding international instrument we have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Indigenous Peoples, especially in Africa, are already suffering from the impacts of climate change. We do not have time to wait. We need a commitment for a legally binding outcome.

Read more

Nouveau rapport du Forest Peoples Programme : The reality of REDD+ in Peru: Between theory and practice. Indigenous Amazonian peoples’ analyses and alternatives

6 Décembre, 2011

The reality of REDD+ in Peru: Between theory and practice - Indigenous Amazonian Peoples’ analyses and alternatives

(La réalité de REDD+ au Pérou : entre théorie et pratique. Les analyses et alternatives des peuples autochtones amazoniens)

Ce rapport, rédigé par des organisations autochtones nationales et régionales du Pérou (AIDESEP, FENAMAD, CARE) et le Forest Peoples Programme (FPP), rassemble les expériences des peuples autochtones en matière de politiques et projets REDD en Amazonie péruvienne. Le rapport analyse les politiques et stratégies du gouvernement péruvien, examine les rôles des institutions internationales, et étudie attentivement les initiatives pilote REDD déjà en cours sur les territoires autochtones. Les conclusions du rapport indiquent entre autres que les politiques et programmes REDD existants sapent les droits des peuples autochtones et vont sans doute mener à des conflits liés aux terres et aux ressources.

Read more

Webcast Video of FPP/AIDESEP Press Conference at UNFCCC COP 17, Durban, 30 November 2011

30 Novembre, 2011

L-R: UN Interpreter, Roberto Espinoza (AIDESEP), Conrad Feather (FPP) and Jorge Payaba (FENAMAD)

Press briefing on new publication 'The reality of REDD+ in Peru: Between theory and practice - Indigenous Amazonian Peoples analyses and alternatives' compiled by AIDESEP, FENAMAD, CARE (regional and national indigenous organisations) and FPP, at the UNFCCC COP17 in Durban, South Africa.

Read more

Press Release - Land conflicts, carbon piracy and violations of indigenous peoples’ rights: New report by Amazonian indigenous peoples exposes the reality of REDD+ in Peru and proposes solutions

29 Novembre, 2011

PRESS INFORMATION - EMBARGOED for 04:00 GMT Wednesday, 30 November 2011

A new report published today by Peruvian indigenous organisations, AIDESEP, FENAMAD and CARE, and international human rights organisation the Forest Peoples Programme (FPP), reveals the impact that REDD projects and programmes are already having on the lives of indigenous peoples. The reality of REDD+ in Peru: Between theory and practice - Indigenous Amazonian Peoples’ analyses and alternatives finds that REDD pilot projects run by some NGOs and companies are already undermining the rights of indigenous peoples, and are leading to carbon piracy and conflicts over land and resources. Persistent advocacy efforts by indigenous peoples’ organisations to secure respect for the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples have resulted in some government commitments to modify national REDD programmes financed by the World Bank. Nevertheless, solid guarantees for respect of these rights are yet to materialise.

Roberto Espinoza Llanos, coordinator of AIDESEP’s Climate Change Programme and one of the lead authors of the report, explains, “The commitments made by the previous government in 2011 were not made lightly, they were assumed by the State and approved in a global meeting of the World Bank’s FCPF [Forest Carbon Partnership Facility]. We hope that the present government and international entities like the World Bank will deliver on their promises to respect land and territorial rights. Continual monitoring will be necessary to make sure they keep their word.”

Read more

REDD+ systems on providing information on safeguards (SIS): Inclusion of data relevant for indigenous peoples

Francesco Martone (FPP) and Jen Rubis (JOAS)

29 Novembre, 2011

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.

Read more

Enseignements tirés des études sur le terrain : la REDD+ et les droits des peuples autochtones et des communautés tributaires de la forêt

25 Novembre, 2011

En octobre 2011, Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) a mené une enquête d'opinion auprès de ses partenaires locaux leur demandant d'identifier avec précision les expériences déterminantes et les enseignements tirés concernant la REDD+ et les questions afférentes aux droits, durant les trois dernières années. Les partenaires qui y ont pris part sont le Centre pour l’environnement et le développement (CED) et l'Association Okani (Cameroun), CEDEN (RDC), la Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Knowledge (Panama), l'Amerindian Peoples Association (Guyana), l'Association of Village Leaders à Suriname, l'Association of Saamaka Authorities (Suriname), l'AIDESEP (Pérou), la Federation for the Self-determination of Indigenous Peoples (Paraguay) et les agents locaux de Scale-up, de Pusaka et du FPP (Indonésie). Un résumé des observations et des enseignements de première importance est présenté ci-après.  Des observations et des enseignements sont également tirés d'ateliers de travail avec les partenaires locaux, d’études sur le terrain et des questions découlant des débats qu'ont eus les représentants des peuples autochtones avec des décideurs nationaux et internationaux REDD+. 

Read more

Quelques points importants présentant un intérêt à la CCNUCC COP17

25 Novembre, 2011

Dans cette édition spéciale du Bulletin d'information, les articles et les renseignements complémentaires renferment un certain nombre de conclusions et cernent des aspects qui présentent un intérêt pour les débats et les négociations qui auront lieu à Durban sur la REDD+.  Voici certains points clé que les Parties et les décideurs doivent prendre en considération, dont, entre autres, le besoin de :

Read more