There are four REDD projects in the municipality of Portel in the state of Pará, Brazil covering a total area of more than 700,000 hectares. A recent report by the World Rainforest Movement takes a critical look at these projects. The projects are the following:
This is a great example of how "Leaders" in a community (even if self-appointed) attempt to consolidate enough power to govern (control all development). Same things happen in any human social context. As per usual, "democracy" resides in the hands of he who can (and is willing to) talk over everyone else.
This is a great example of how "Leaders" in a community (even if self-appointed) attempt to consolidate enough power to govern (control all development). Same things happen in any human social context. As per usual, "democracy" resides in the hands of he who can (and is willing to) talk over everyone else.