Protecting rainforest peoples

Description

Protecting rainforest peoples involves securing their land rights, supporting their self-determination, and ensuring their participation in decision-making processes affecting their territories. This strategy addresses threats such as land encroachment, resource exploitation, and cultural erosion by promoting legal recognition, community-based resource management, and access to essential services. Practical actions include legal advocacy, capacity-building, and partnerships with indigenous organizations to safeguard livelihoods, preserve traditional knowledge, and maintain the ecological integrity of rainforest environments.

Implementation

Avenir des Peuples des Forets Tropicales / h (APFT/FTRP) is a multi-disciplinary project sponsored by the European Community which aims to investigate and document the future of the peoples of the rainforest, focusing on three principal areas: the Caribbean, Central Africa and the Southwestern Pacific. At the Internet site, users can view maps, APFT publications (articles, reports, projects, and working papers), and search a bibliographical database. Information on the structure and goals of APFT, position papers on various topics, related links, and an internal search engine are also provided.