Grassroots REDD+ Newsletter - Issue 10 (June 2016)

This is the old RECOFTC Website. Our new website can be found here at https://www.recoftc.org. The old site will remain here for an extended period while we migrate important content and resources to our new site.
The international debate around REDD+ has generated vast amounts of information in a short time. So far, most discussions have involved policy makers, international organizations, and academics. Rarely has clear, thorough, and relevant information about the initiative reached forest stakeholders at the local level.
Fast FactsPhase I: August 2009 - July 2010 Phase III: August 2013 - December 2015 |
Grassroots forest stakeholders deserve to have a say in decisions that may affect their relationship with forests, their homes, and their livelihoods. These stakeholders include:
Because of their sheer numbers in forests, local communities and indigenous peoples will play a vital role in the success or failure of REDD+ projects. People whose livelihoods are most closely linked to forest resources often have the greatest direct interest in the welfare of forests.
To be able to participate with their full potential in the planning and implementation of REDD+ projects, these stakeholders must have full, clear, and culturally appropriate information about REDD+ processes. Through this project, RECOFTC identifies their knowledge gaps and thoroughly and effectively shares vital information.