Community producer groups are coming to the fore in showing that there is a sustainable way forward – and it is important to make sure their voices are heard and are listened to. That was a key aim of a conference co-organized by the FAO and FFF, which has just...

Millions of households depend on woodfuel production to make a living, but heavy reliance on it makes for social, economic, environmental and health concerns. With such complex issues, a broader approach is needed. By coming together as cooperatives, woodfuel producers have been able to train in more sustainable wood extraction. ...

Indigenous peoples and local communities are included in the final version of COP26’s decision text, a definite success compared to previous years. Direct financing for these groups has also been celebrated as a key success at COP26. However, how much progress was actually made, and which groups were kept on...

Following COP26 & noting the IUCN Congress’ approval of COICA, 

Last month, nine grantmakers pledged USD 5 billion for conservation efforts that address threats to biodiversity and help curb climate change, and they committed to taking a new approach: working with Indigenous and local communities. Next week’s UN Climate Change Conference must recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and the role they...