This week the 4th FRLD board meeting is happening in Manila. In 2025, the Philippines will be hosting the FLRD board and will convene most of the meetings. This article explains what it means for Philippines and the rest of SEA.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Thailand, like many countries, has developed various approaches to mitigate the climate crisis. One approach is forest-based offsets, which are seen as effective and may provide income for communities. This paper argues that due to the market-based orientation of such projects, these may have the potential for abuse and endanger community rights and justice, particularly for those whose livelihoods depend on the forests.