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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

EXTRACTIVE RESERVES: SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING OF RAINFOREST RESOURCES

August 1, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

Imagine you are on a river boat, meandering down the Amazon. The August sky looms dark and grey overhead, the cool river breeze a welcome respite from the vapid humidity. The silver river glides by as the air is shattered by the sonorous cries of howler monkeys. Then, suddenly, you hear it: the sharp, staccato sound of sharpened metal on aged wood. Someone is cutting down a tree. … [Read more...] about EXTRACTIVE RESERVES: SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING OF RAINFOREST RESOURCES

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

Change Road

November 6, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Rethinking, reimagining and redefining our global power paradigm to create a more egalitarian society. … [Read more...] about Change Road

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

Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools

July 3, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

At what age is it best to teach children about climate change and sustainability?  England has introduced a new geography curriculum that dilutes, if not excludes, "climate change" and "sustainability" education for children through age 18. … [Read more...] about Debate: When to Introduce Climate Change Education in Schools

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: indigenous & tribal populations, Sustainability and Climate Change

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