New Study Finds Indigenous Areas Highly Effective at Reducing Tropical Deforestation

It is unusual for Forest Peoples Programme to publicise World Bank publications, but we are delighted to highlight the important findings of a new study by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) which shows that protected areas are effective at slowing deforestation but are, by far, most effective when they respect the rights of indigenous peoples.

Click here to read the related Press Release from the World Bank's IEG.