Poznan, Poland Climate Conference: Indigenous Rights Opposed by U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia

Protest Manifests as Indigenous Rights are opposed by U.S., Canada,

Australia and New Zealand at UN Climate Conference. 

Poznan, Poland– 9 December 2008

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NGOs OUTRAGED AT THE REMOVAL OF

RIGHTS FROM UNFCCC DECISION ON REDD

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We, the undersigned representatives of indigenous peoples, local communities

and non-governmental organizations monitoring the progress of negotiations

in Poznan are outraged that the United States, Canada, Australia and New

Zealand opposed the inclusion of recognition of the rights of indigenous

peoples and local communities in a decision on REDD (Reduced Emissions from

Deforestation and Forest Degradation) drafted today by government delegates

at the UN Climate Conference.

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