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Policies designed to counter deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries must account for the needs of indigenous communities that depend on forest resources.

This working paper documents a study of the Cameroonian forest taxation system, examining the distribution practices of the government.

This Forest Note summarizes findings from case studies of three rural councils in Cameroon regarding implementation of the government’s annual forestry fee revenue-sharing system from 2000-2002.

This working paper summarizes the feedback and conclusions from a series of workshops for local and indigenous communities in Cameroon and the DRC held in 2008 and 2009, discussing REDD design and implementation.

Here is a quick summary of recent progress by Access Initiative partners working to strengthen civil society, increase participation, and improve environmental policy choices.

Environmental Stories to Watch is WRI’s annual survey of emerging issues that could have major impacts on environmental coverage. At the Newseum, WRI President Jonathan Lash unveiled what he predicts will be the four “Stories to Watch” in 2009.

This publication is a transcript of Jonathan Lash’s annual Environmental Stories to Watch address, which he gave on December 17th, 2008 at the Newseum. For the past six years, WRI has invited members of the press to join in a conversation about what we think will be the environmental stories to watch in the coming year.

The World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency today launch a partnership to combat illegal logging worldwide and clean up timber supply chains.

The BOP share of transportation spending is consistently high in Africa.

The median of annual BOP per household spending on health for Cameroon is $33.89.

In Cameroon, the ratio of average household ICT spending in the BOP3000 income segment to that in the BOP1000 segment is 27:1.

Environmental democracy is about government being transparent, accountable, and involving people in decisions that affect their environment. 20 countries in The Access Initiative (TAI) network are expanding their work to promote environmental democracy. Here is a summary of what’s ahead in 2008 and beyond.

Corporate managers will now get powerful help with today’s release of a “Guide to the Guides” - a toolbox that helps them understand and find the best advice on how to purchase products originating from the world’s forests.

In many developing countries, forestry policies systematically exclude the poor from the wealth of the forests around them. Senegal provides an interesting example of how even good policies can fail to deliver the benefits they are intended to provide.

Central African Indigenous Communities Given Voice in WRI Report on Forest Policy

Forest Taxation in Post-1994 Cameroon: Distributional Mechanisms and Emerging Links with Poverty Alleviation and Equity

Broken Promises: Forest Revenue-Sharing in Cameroon

Voices From the Congo Basin: Incorporating the Perspectives of Local Stakeholders for Improved REDD Design

The Access Initiative: a Network in Action

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

WRI, EIA Form Partnership to Stem Illegal Forest Products Imported Into U.S.

Cameroon: Urban and Rural Spending on Transportation

Cameroon: Urban and Rural Spending on Health Care

Cameroon: Urban and Rural BOP Spending on Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

What Does Environmental Democracy Look Like?

New Toolbox Demystifies Green Forest Product Purchasing

Wood and Paper-Based Product Procurement: 10 Things You Should Know

Poor in Senegal Denied Benefits of Forest Resources

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