ClientEarth

Using the law to address illegal use of forest resources and promote better forest and land governance

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Description

The programme contributes to reducing deforestation and illegal use of forest resources. We combine legal capacity building of civil society (including women) and private sector, with legal analysis and advocacy to governments. We work to: achieve more effective laws, developed in deliberative and accountable ways in four African producer countries; improve the operation of market regulations (in the EU and China); and improve international policies impacting forest resources. We use FLEGT VPA processes, laws regulating illegal timber trade, business commitments, and climate initiatives (e.g. REDD+, NDCs and reforestation).

Objectives

a) By improving the capacity of stakeholders to meaningfully engage in law reform and negotiations regarding the governance and ownership of forests, our project will contribute to more effective, deliberative and accountable forest governance in forested countries. b) By engaging with companies and regulators operating in the EU (and China) and beyond, our project will contribute to improving the operation of regulations and practices influencing the trade of forest resources. c) By engaging with international policy makers and donors, our project will improve the coherence of internationally driven policies that impact forests, including climate related policies, approaches to conversion and business standards.

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Location

The country, countries or regions that benefit from this Programme.

Belgium, China, Congo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia

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