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News
- 27 Nov 2013
REDD+ highlights tenure problems, but does not solve them
State's need to confront their own policies to address some of the most serious tenure problems at the local level.
News
- 15 Nov 2013
When tenure reform for REDD+ needs a second wind
Broader, national programs for land tenure reform are needed to support tenure progress achieved through REDD+.
Event Coverage
- 12 Nov 2013
Oslo ideas exchange sets stage for progress on REDD+ in Warsaw
Scientists discuss whether REDD+ is a threat or opportunity for the rights of local people, payments for performance and MRV.
News
- 5 Nov 2013
Land rights: Both prerequisite and incentive for smallholder-based REDD+
Scientists believe dealing with land tenure issues is critical for the success of REDD+ projects.
News
- 2 Oct 2013
Why isolated attempts at tenure securitization through REDD+ pilot projects are insufficient
Scientists suggest collaboration with government actors and improved participation to overcome land tenure challenges.
News
- 25 Sep 2013
Feudal past still discourages Ethiopia’s farmers from planting trees
Farmers influenced by a lack of tenure security, a history of free grazing and abrupt and radical changes in rural development policies.
News
- 27 Aug 2013
Mitigation without adaptation can leave communities vulnerable — study
Projects need to ensure they don’t leave communities more vulnerable.
News
- 9 Aug 2013
Design benefit-sharing carefully, or risk undermining REDD+, researchers warn
Failure to give local people a voice in decision making and design can undermine the legitimacy of benefit-sharing mechanisms.
Video
- 3 Jun 2013
Q&A: Who owns the rights to the world’s common resources?
CIFOR scientist, Andrew Wardell, explains what the "commons" is and the challenges in managing common resources.
News
- 1 Jun 2013
Tenure security and economic interest add up to REDD+ effectiveness – study
Lack of clarity over tenure rights will likely undermine efforts to reduce emissions through REDD+.
News
- 30 May 2013
REDD+ projects fighting an uphill battle on tenure – study
If tenure rights are not clear, then it is not clear who is responsible for reducing emissions or who can claim the benefits.
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