Federalism and the Recognition of Indigenous Rights to Land and Natural Resources in Myanmar: Case Studies from Canada, Ethiopia, and Brazil
By Gabrielle KissingerThis report explores what indigenous and customary rights have been allowed and recognized in three countries that have federal systems of government and also have extensive indigenous communities and groups—Canada, Ethiopia and Brazil. The major focus of this brief is on Canada, as it was the focus of an indigenous exchange which occurred in October/November[…]
Brechas de Género en la Gestión del Agua y la Infraestructura Natural
Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar las brechas de género en la gestión de la infraestructura natural y del agua, de modo que se evidencien aquellas desigualdades, las cuales deben abordarse como desafíos para las políticas y la acción de las entidades públicas en los tres niveles de gobierno y en todo el territorio en[…]
Commitments in-Country: Companies, Palm, & Commitments that Count in Indonesia, 2020
By Philip Rothrock and Laura WeathererPalm oil production is a significant driver of deforestation in Indonesia and is propelled by growing domestic and international demand for palm oil-containing consumer goods, chemicals, and biofuel. For companies that produce in or source palm oil from Indonesia, exposure to deforestation presents a serious risk to a company’s business and can have adverse impacts[…]
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Commitments in Action: Corporate Tells for Financing Forest Conservation & Restoration, 2020
A COLLABORATIVE ANALYSIS BASED UPON SUPPLY CHANGE DATA
By Philip Rothrock, Laura WeathererThe production of commodities like palm oil, soy, and cattle drives the permanent conversion of 5 million hectares each year, which has serious global consequences for the climate, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and forest communities. Companies that produce, trade, and source these commodities are increasingly aware of the forest risk associated with these business activities, and[…]
Metodologías CUBHIC: Forestación y Protección de Bosques
By Michael E. Foster, David Chen, and Mark S. KieserEste documento metodológico es parte de una serie de Metodologías CUBHIC, publicadas por Forest Trends en asociación con Kieser & Associates y nuestros socios implementadores del proyecto Infraestructura Natural para la Seguridad Hídrica, CONDESAN, SPDA, EcoDecisión e Imperial College London. Cada metodología permite la estimación de beneficios hídricos de intervenciones en la infraestructura natural al[…]
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Metodologías CUBHIC: Restauración y Conservación de Pastizales Altoandinos
By Michael E. Foster, David Chen, and Mark S. KieserEste documento metodológico es parte de una serie de Metodologías CUBHIC, publicadas por Forest Trends en asociación con Kieser & Associates y nuestros socios implementadores del proyecto Infraestructura Natural para la Seguridad Hídrica, CONDESAN, SPDA, EcoDecisión e Imperial College London. Cada metodología permite la cuantificación de beneficios hídricos de intervenciones en la infraestructura natural al[…]
Metodologías CUBHIC: Zanjas de Infiltración
By Michael E. Foster, David Chen, and Mark S. KieserEste documento metodológico es parte de una serie de Metodologías CUBHIC, publicadas por Forest Trends en asociación con Kieser & Associates y nuestros socios implementadores del proyecto Infraestructura Natural para la Seguridad Hídrica, CONDESAN, SPDA, EcoDecisión e Imperial College London. Cada metodología permite la estimación de beneficios hídricos de intervenciones en la infraestructura natural al[…]
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Forest Trends Impact Report 2019
WHEN WE FOUNDED FOREST TRENDS TWENTY YEARS AGO, we wanted this organization to be nimble – to be able to move fast when opportunities arose. But even by our standards, the pace has been extraordinary this year. In this year’s Impact Report, we highlight the results of our programs, and important stories from the places where […]
Resumen de investigación: Brechas de género en la gestión de la infraestructura natural y el agua en el Perú
By Patricia CarrilloEl presente resumen ha sido elaborado por Forest Trends en base al informe final de la consultoría “Brechas de Género en Infraestructura Natural”, encargado por Forest Trends al equipo consultor liderado por María Isabel Remy Simatovic en el marco del Proyecto Infraestructura Natural para la Seguridad Hídrica. El diagnóstico muestra desigualdades significativas en la participación[…]
Gender and Wood-Based Value Chains in Vietnam
In Vietnam, an estimated 2-3 million women work in small, micro, or household-sized businesses, growing and processing wood products for sale in domestic markets and for export around the world. This paper draws on recent fieldwork and relevant literature to analyze the characteristics and causes of gender inequity in small and microenterprises in Vietnam’s wood[…]