Cadasta Foundation

The ongoing deforestation of forests around the world poses a serious threat to the climate, biodiversity, and human rights. Today, deforestation of tropical forests accounts for 15% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Protecting and restoring the world’s forests is therefore crucial to achieving established climate goals. The IPCC and IPBES emphasize that the land rights […]

The ongoing deforestation of forests around the world poses a serious threat to the climate, biodiversity, and human rights. Today, deforestation of tropical forests accounts for 15% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Protecting and restoring the world’s forests is therefore crucial to achieving established climate goals. The IPCC and IPBES emphasize that the land rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are important, as their areas are better protected against deforestation. With the right resources, these communities can secure their lands and combat deforestation 

Cadasta Foundation aims to contribute to the preservation of tropical forests and ensure indigenous rights through access to technology and knowledge, as well as mapping and documenting lands inhabited by indigenous peoples and local communities. 

The project is supported with 2 990 000 SEK.