Briefing sur Accra : Les forêts sont plus que du carbone

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International argues that forest conservation policies must prioritize biodiversity and the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities over carbon sequestration. It specifically critiques the REDD system and carbon markets, suggesting instead that funding for stopping deforestation should come from new taxes on emissions in industrialized countries and be directed toward community-led conservation.

• Forest conservation agreements must aim to completely stop deforestation and degradation rather than simply reducing or delaying emissions. Such agreements should be developed in collaboration with human rights instruments and the Convention on Biological Diversity, ensuring the full participation of indigenous peoples and local communities.
• The document distinguishes between natural forests and plantations, stating that plantations are not forests. It warns that the REDD system could be used to fund plantation expansion, noting that plantations store at most 20% of the carbon found in old-growth forests and contain very little of their biodiversity.
• Carbon markets are viewed as a risk to climate stability and sovereignty. The briefing argues that forest carbon trading allows high-emission countries to avoid necessary economic transformations and undermines the ability of governments and local populations to protect natural resources.
• Funding to stop deforestation should be sourced from alternative means, such as new emission taxes in industrialized countries, rather than carbon trading or the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility. These funds should support community-led, rights-based conservation and infrastructure.
• Addressing the root causes of deforestation is essential for climate justice. This includes tackling the drivers of deforestation such as biofuels and the excessive consumption of meat and paper in industrialized nations or major importers, as well as eliminating destructive industrial mining and logging practices.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (2008). Briefing sur Accra : Les forêts sont plus que du carbone. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FORESTS-ARE-MORE-THAN-CARBON_AUG08_FINAL-French.pdf

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Briefing sur Accra : Les forêts sont plus que du carbone. 2008. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FORESTS-ARE-MORE-THAN-CARBON_AUG08_FINAL-French.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{friendsoftheearthinternational2008briefing, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Briefing sur Accra : Les forêts sont plus que du carbone}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2008}, month = aug, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FORESTS-ARE-MORE-THAN-CARBON_AUG08_FINAL-French.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }