Conclusions and Follow-up

As the conference concluded, several action steps were identified. As summarized by the Closing Session Chair, they are as follows: Revise the “Foundations for Effectiveness” document (previous version here) based on the conference inputs and circulate it to conference participants. Begin the process of creating an independent civil society advisory and auditing group to advise, [...]

Session 9: Approaches and mechanisms to ensure equitable and effective implementation

William Sunderlin, Senior Researcher, RRI William’s presentation covered several critiques of REDD that he, Arild Angelsen and Timmons Roberts have developed. The critiques focused on the effectiveness (reductions in greenhouse gases), efficiency (the costs versus benefits) and equity (who benefits and who is negatively affected) of implementing REDD programs. If REDD does not take rights [...]

Summary of Day 1

The chairs of the morning and afternoons sessions Kyeretwie Opoku and Robin Mearns offered short summaries of the day from their perspectives Kyeretwie Opoku stated several issues where a consensus seems to be emerging from the group: The climate crises presents an opportunity and acts as a catalyst for addressing problems we have had in [...]

Quotes from Day 1

There is a wall of capital colliding with poorly governed rural space. – Andy White Somewhat of a humanistic view, but I have trouble doing anything else since I am human. – Jesse Ribot The climate crisis may be the catalyst for addressing long-standing problems in equity and development. – Kyeretwie Opoku