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As the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) expands, it increasingly intersects with the lives and lands of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPs and LCs). Public and private entities approach these communities to develop carbon projects on their lands.  While some communities explore project development themselves, others find themselves fighting against outside actors developing activities on their land without their consent.
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On the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the Parties to the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), representatives from countries in the region, UNDP, and the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) led a side event to discuss a new cooperation platform between countries that are home to the world's most important tropical forests.
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Brazilian states are using strict laws, sustainable practices, and REDD+ funding to combat deforestation and promote ecological preservation.
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A timeline of Costa Rica’s success and challenges.
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The integration of Indigenous Peoples and local communities into REDD+ projects in Africa is highlighted as a significant means of honouring traditional knowledge and sustainable methods and upholding Indigenous Peoples' rights at the Regional Knowledge Exchange Workshop in Abidjan.

 

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On International Biodiversity Day, the Floresta+ Amazônia Project announced a new public call for Payment for Environmental Services.
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In 2021, the REDD+ Results-Based Payments (RBP) Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), joined the effort to protect Costa Rica's forests with a budget of USD 54 million provided by the Green Climate Fund. This money will be used to implement actions to protect forests and prevent forest degradation by supporting two national programmes to which US$ 46.7 million in non-reimbursable funds are expected to be transferred.

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The battle against climate change is intensifying, with the urgency to find sustainable solutions becoming more acute. Within this global effort, the integrity of carbon markets is paramount, ensuring they truly benefit host countries and contribute effectively to their Nationally Determined Contributions. 

 

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  • By importing the first 19 kg, Italy will be the first European country to

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