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December 2009
Forest Management Negotiations Threaten to Undermine Climate Agreement
Rather than being one of the solutions, negotiations at the Copenhagen climate talks on forest management are threatening to create loopholes that will destroy the integrity of any overall agreement. LULUCF, which sets the rules for land use, land-use change and forestry in the Kyoto Protocol, has become a means for developed countries to hide greenhouse gas emissions from forest management and undermine the accuracy of their emissions reduction targets.
ECA open letter to Heads of States lobbies for forest protection in Copenhagen deal
An Ecosystems Climate Alliance letter respectfully reminds Heads of State of their obligation, established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, to ‘promote and cooperate in the conservation and enhancement … of reservoirs of greenhouse gases, … including forests…’ This obligation must underpin negotiations for reducing deforestation and forest degradation in both developing countries (REDD) and in developed countries.
The World Bank and the forest sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo: REDD FUTURE or GREENWASH?
Ahead of Copenhagen, Global Witness, Greenpeace and the Rainforest Foundation have delivered an open letter to the World Bank criticising its role in the forest sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo - home to the second largest rainforest in the world.
Illegal Malagasy timber trade worth up to $460,000 a day
A new report by Global Witness and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has revealed the extent of illegal logging in the National Parks and protected areas of the SAVA Region of Madagascar. Members of the Forest Administration, the national police and other Malagasy authorities are accused of serious failings, and in some cases, complicity with the traffickers.
November 2009
Guyana - a test case for UN deforestation scheme
Global Witness has hosted a meeting with the President of Guyana to explore the potential of an UN deal on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) to deliver benefits to the country. Watch the video. Download the transcript.
International timber company DLH accused of funding Liberian war
Global Witness and partners launch a legal complaint at the Public Prosecutor in France calling for an investigation into DLH's role in Charles Taylor's brutal war in Liberia. The groups allege that by buying and importing timber, DLH is guilty of 'recel' - the handling of and profiting from goods obtained illegally - which is punishable by French law.
Job Vacancy at Global Witness: DRC Team Leader
Global Witness is seeking a highly skilled senior campaigner to lead our work on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With detailed knowledge of the region and substantial advocacy experience, the successful applicant will be help us to break the links between natural resources, conflict and corruption.
UN anti-corruption convention rendered toothless
China, Russia and Egypt are among the governments responsible for the failure of a crucial meeting to agree an effective mechanism that would give a global anti-corruption treaty real power.
Media Advisory: Forum with President Jagdeo of Guyana, 18th November 2009
Global Witness is hosting an in-depth discussion with the President of the Republic of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, in London on Wednesday 18th November 2009, from 3 to 5pm.
