Resources on Rights

Browse publications, events, and news related to RECOFTC's work securing rights for local communities and indigenous peoples.

 

Publications

RECOFTC

Proceedings of the International Knowledge Sharing and Learning Workshop on Forest and Land Tenure Reform

October 2012

An international workshop on Forest and Land Tenure Reform was held in Vientiane on 28-29 August, 2012. The workshop was hosted by the National Assembly of Lao PDR, with support from RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests through the Rights and Resources Initiatives (RRI).

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Oil Palm Expansion in South East Asia: Trends and implications for local communities and indigenous peoples

November 2011

New study by Forest Peoples Programme in collaboration with RECOFTC, SawitWatch, and The Samdhana Institute with support by Rights and Resources Institute, says palm oil need not harm environment or local communities

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People, Forests, and Human Well-being: Managing Forests for People in a Period of Rapid Change

April 2008

Is it possible to combine sustainable forest management and human well-being? The 2008 Asia-Pacific Forestry Week's social session explored this question, and the most challenging issues facing forests and forestry today.

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Video

Forum Video Clips Selected video clips from the Second Regional Forum for People and Forests.

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News

Women, Men and Forest Research: A Review of Approaches, Resources and Methods for Addressing Gender

October 2012
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Laotian Government Presses Ahead with Land Policy

August 2012
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Press Release: National workshop on Forest Tenure and Policies in Lao PDR

December 2011
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