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Rainforest Fund Comments to the World Bank on the Revised Economic and Social Framework

February 19, 2015 By Franca Sciuto Leave a Comment

The World Bank has presented the Proposed Environmental and Social Framework for consultation. A new, revised set of standards seek to "ensure the delivery of an environmental and social framework which is more efficient and comprehensive," however, Rainforest Fund sees significant flaws in the proposed draft.  It includes watered down standards making it easier for states to ignore the rights of indigenous peoples.   … [Read more...] about Rainforest Fund Comments to the World Bank on the Revised Economic and Social Framework

Filed Under: International organizations Tagged With: Economic rights, indigenous & tribal populations, land rights, Sustainability and Climate Change

There’s money in them trees…or is there? Taking a look at the economics of deforestation

November 5, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

Research shows that while deforestation can lead to an initial boom in a country's GDP, over time, the boom leads to a bust and for the indigenous people whose land was taken over are no better off then before their forests were destroyed. … [Read more...] about There’s money in them trees…or is there? Taking a look at the economics of deforestation

Filed Under: Economic rights Tagged With: indigenous & tribal populations, land rights, Rainforest, the environment

INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL

October 8, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

June, 2013  | Securing land titles is a challenging and lengthy process for indigenous people. The Terena tribe in Brazil, whose lands were wrongly granted to foreigners and destroyed for economic gain, have been fighting an uphill battle for decades. … [Read more...] about INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL

Filed Under: Indigenous & tribal populations Tagged With: Brazil, land rights

Nature and Culture: The two-faced nature of ecotourism

August 25, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

“I had traveled by car, plane, boat and foot — more than 100 miles from conventional civilization — to reach a place where the old ways have not been forgotten, where local people interpret the world through their dreams and the forest spirit known as Arutam is said to inhabit the mighty kapok tree.” … [Read more...] about Nature and Culture: The two-faced nature of ecotourism

Filed Under: Empowerment Tagged With: Ecotourism, human rights, Indigneous & tribal populations, land rights

More than the trees: Empowering indigenous people to protect their rainforest homes

June 8, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

How much would you pay for 9 million hectares – that’s an area larger than Scotland or about the size of the US state of Indiana – of unspoiled old-growth tropical rainforest? No, I am not trying to swindle you or sell virgin rainforest lands, but this is now a question the world has to grapple with. According to the Financial Times, Mr. Bavon N’sa Mputu Elima, the Minister of Environment for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a presentation to the UK House of Parliament, explained that … [Read more...] about More than the trees: Empowering indigenous people to protect their rainforest homes

Filed Under: Sustainability and Climate Change Tagged With: Economic rights, Empowerment, indigenous & tribal populations, land rights

The Tricky Thing About Voting in Cameroon

October 23, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

A lack of voting in Cameroon by indigenous peoples cannot be simplified as voter apathy, but is reflective of deep frustration and hopelessness. … [Read more...] about The Tricky Thing About Voting in Cameroon

Filed Under: Indigenous & tribal populations Tagged With: Empowerment, ethics, land rights

Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil

October 16, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Here at RFUND, recent months have been full of progress, especially for our Surui partners in the Amazon. … [Read more...] about Successes (and further challenges) in Brazil

Filed Under: Sustainability and Climate Change Tagged With: Empowerment, indigenous & tribal populations, land rights, the environment, UN conventions

Vastness

April 19, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Salt Flats in Uyuni, Bolivia are the largest in the world and contain lithium that is in high international demand. Indigenous communities in the region rely, in part, on the salt for their subsistence and have voiced their right to be part of the national discussions relating to its extraction and preservation. … [Read more...] about Vastness

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: land rights

A House IS a House

April 19, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Houses differ in their materiality, aesthetics and construction depending on culture, environment, geographic location, etc.; but the core purpose of a house transcends boundaries. No house is more sacred than another. … [Read more...] about A House IS a House

Filed Under: Ethics Tagged With: human rights, land rights, social rights

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