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Comment 8 for Comment on the potential for international, sector-based offset credits in the Cap-and-Trade Program (sectorbased2015-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Fabrina
Last Name: Furtado
Email Address: f.furtado7@gmail.com
Affiliation: PLATAFORMA DHESCA BRAZIL
Subject: Rights Violation in Acre - SISA and REDD
Comment:
To whom it may concern, We writing to present concerns in regards to the possibility of California establishing REDD related market linkages with Acre. We understand that the state of California continues to argue that Acre is the most advanced REDD jurisdiction in the world, and that the concerns that have been raised are not relevant. Firstly, we would like to register our disagreement with the consultation process established by the State. It is our understanding that this process has not led to the inclusion of critical reflections in regards to the proposal, which seriously undermines the quality of any policy. Secondly, we would like to let you know that during the year 2013, the Rapporteur on the Human Right to the Environment (Relatoria do Direito Humano ao Meio Ambiente, or RDHMA) of the Brazilian Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights Platform (Plataforma Brazil) conducted two field visits for its fact-finding and advocacy mission as a result of denunciations received in regards to the negative socio-political, economic and environmental impacts of the System of Incentives for Environmental Services (Sistema de Incentivos aos Serviços Ambientais, or SISA), private REDD projects and Sustainable Forestry Management projects in the State. Plataforma Dhesca is a network of civil society organizations that carries out actions to promote and defend human rights, as well as advocacy to obtain redress for human rights violations. The Rapporteurs’ work is to diagnose, report on and recommend solutions for rights violations identified by civil society. They conduct in loco missions to investigate the denunciations they receive and, with the goal of supporting demands for redress for the violations, they undertake initiatives to engage public authorities and other entities involved in the conflicts. The main problems found are related to the existence and deepening of territorial conflicts, both in territories already controlled by communities and local peoples and those subject to uncertainty around land tenure. These conflicts, in turn, affect the communities’ capacity to guarantee their livelihoods, as well as the preservation and promotion of their culture and identity. Violations in regards to the right to information and participation we also found. The Acre government demonstrated a lack of political will and capability of leading with these problems. Furthermore, concerns were also raised due to the fact that the Federal government does not recognize SISA. The situation reveals a violation of various international treaties signed by Brazil as well as the Brazilian constitution and other laws and policies. As a result, we recommend that the California State abstain itself from establishing REDD related market linkages with Acre, and establish effective dialogue with the organizations, movements and communities raising concerns in regards to SISA and the private REDD projects in Acre as well as to the risks they are facing to carry out the profession as a result of their critical position. It is also important to mention that other recommendations are made in the Final Report such as the need for the Federal Public Prosecutor to investigate the denunciations of rights violations in the Acre, that the certifies – VCS and CCBA – re-evaluate the projects, that the funders – BNDES and KfW – stop financing these policies and that the federal government guarantee the rights of the communities affected by REDD projects in Acre. Attached is the Final Report of the Mission in Portuguese. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to translate it, but please let us know if you need any further information. Regards Cristiane Faustino and Fabrina Furtado
Attachment: www.arb.ca.gov/lists/com-attach/8-sectorbased2015-ws-UTRVMANtAj8BaAhl.pdf
Original File Name: economia_verde_relatorio(1).pdf
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2015-11-15 16:20:49
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