This project combines efforts of Canadian civil society and Nigerian communities to better understand the Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) process to further environmental sustainability in forest dependent communities. The research project documented from the perspective of forest communities in Cross River State, the minimum set of rules for any effective REDD scheme to enhance livelihoods of poor communities using forest resources in West Africa. While there may not be many current avenues for civil society to influence greater equity and sustainability, the need remains to collect and share communities’ voices on the matter.
Authors and Publishers
Canadian Institute of Sustainable Living (One Sky)
Data provider
International Development Research Centre (IDRC·CRDI)
About IDRC
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