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Between 2013-2018, global grey public finance flows were estimated at USD 378 to USD 635 billion per year, while governments committed only USD 26.5 billion in total for forest protection, conservation, and restoration during that period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fordecl-000005#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"International forest finance pledges for 2021-25 total USD 28.9 billion, adding approximately USD 4 billion per year. 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This change is requested to align the rules with Article 69 of the Constitution and Section 4 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000287#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Regarding special-use licences under Rule 21 (2), Natural Justice recommends that the rule explicitly require applicants to obtain an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence and comply with land acquisition procedures before a licence is issued. This is to ensure that land acquisition for forest communities is conducted according to the Constitution and includes \"adequate compensation\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000287#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Natural Justice suggests that the Community Management Agreement template (Form 5) be modified to prioritize \"traditional dispute resolution methods\" and allow parties to choose their preferred Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism rather than making arbitration a mandatory requirement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000287#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The submission calls for increased transparency through the gazettement of authorizations issued to private actors and the creation of a constantly updated online register of all such authorizations, citing the Constitution and the Access to Information Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000287#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["forestry","sustainable forest management","community participation","environmental governance"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["Policy Review","Legal Commentary"]}]}