Luciana Téllez Chávez
@lucianatellez.bsky.social
Senior Researcher on Environment & Human Rights, forestry lead at @hrw.org / Working with front line defenders to protect their forests and uphold their rights. https://www.hrw.org/about/people/luciana-tellez-chavez
We obtained government trade data that shows France, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States are major destinations for Sarawak's wood products, including several products manufactured and exported by Shin Yang.
May 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We obtained government trade data that shows France, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States are major destinations for Sarawak's wood products, including several products manufactured and exported by Shin Yang.
We found Zedtee's timber licenses did not meet Sarawak's own laws and policies. Instead of holding Zedtee accountable, the Sarawak government threatened to demolish the village and arrest Indigenous protesters who denounced the abuse.
May 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We found Zedtee's timber licenses did not meet Sarawak's own laws and policies. Instead of holding Zedtee accountable, the Sarawak government threatened to demolish the village and arrest Indigenous protesters who denounced the abuse.
Today @hrw.org published an investigation I co-authored with Matthew Reysio-Cruz, with support from the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association. Zedtee, a company member of the Shin Yang Group, logged an Indigenous territory in Malaysian Borneo without the community's consent.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
May 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today @hrw.org published an investigation I co-authored with Matthew Reysio-Cruz, with support from the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association. Zedtee, a company member of the Shin Yang Group, logged an Indigenous territory in Malaysian Borneo without the community's consent.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
Can only hope that Pope Francis' successor will honor and further the intention of these encyclical letters.
April 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Can only hope that Pope Francis' successor will honor and further the intention of these encyclical letters.
In keeping with Pope Francis’ style, some statements are profoundly groundbreaking for the Catholic Church even as he sought to inscribe them in a continuum of tradition. Prof Klein did an excellent essay that is worth reading to fully appreciate the late Pope’s climate leadership. lnkd.in/eBJCY9Gg
April 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In keeping with Pope Francis’ style, some statements are profoundly groundbreaking for the Catholic Church even as he sought to inscribe them in a continuum of tradition. Prof Klein did an excellent essay that is worth reading to fully appreciate the late Pope’s climate leadership. lnkd.in/eBJCY9Gg
The Pope rejects consumerism, urges us to realize technology will not solve our ‘confrontational’ relationship to nature, and even condemns eco-fascism (i.e. the kind that justifies forcibly evicting people from their land to create nature parks.)
April 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Pope rejects consumerism, urges us to realize technology will not solve our ‘confrontational’ relationship to nature, and even condemns eco-fascism (i.e. the kind that justifies forcibly evicting people from their land to create nature parks.)
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ passing and marking Earth Day, I decided to reread the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter. I share here the abstracts I most appreciated. They remain as relevant today as they were in 2015. 🧵
April 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ passing and marking Earth Day, I decided to reread the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter. I share here the abstracts I most appreciated. They remain as relevant today as they were in 2015. 🧵
Keen observers may ask: what about MSPO? Didn't that prohibit conversion to oil palm plantations after 2019? You're right. But the federal government couldn't enforce it because land issues are under the jurisdiction of states. That's what makes Sarawak's announcement so meaningful.
March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Keen observers may ask: what about MSPO? Didn't that prohibit conversion to oil palm plantations after 2019? You're right. But the federal government couldn't enforce it because land issues are under the jurisdiction of states. That's what makes Sarawak's announcement so meaningful.
I've been working on Sarawak with amazing partners SAVE Rivers, KERUAN, RimbaWatch, The Borneo Project and Bruno Manser Fonds. Our message: unless meaningful reforms are implemented, Sarawak should be considered high risk under the EU anti-deforestation regulation.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2024/09...
March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I've been working on Sarawak with amazing partners SAVE Rivers, KERUAN, RimbaWatch, The Borneo Project and Bruno Manser Fonds. Our message: unless meaningful reforms are implemented, Sarawak should be considered high risk under the EU anti-deforestation regulation.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2024/09...
Incredible news from Malaysia: the state of Sarawak will not award any new permits for oil palm plantations 'for now', a senior minister said on February 20. He said Sarawak aimed to mitigate deforestation, citing international scrutiny in particular from the EU.
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Incredible news from Malaysia: the state of Sarawak will not award any new permits for oil palm plantations 'for now', a senior minister said on February 20. He said Sarawak aimed to mitigate deforestation, citing international scrutiny in particular from the EU.
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
www.thevibes.com/articles/new...
The Indonesian government wants to turn 20 million hectares of forest into areas for food and energy production and water reserves. It creates the illusion that Indonesia must decide whether to feed its people or save its rainforest, but...
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January 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Indonesian government wants to turn 20 million hectares of forest into areas for food and energy production and water reserves. It creates the illusion that Indonesia must decide whether to feed its people or save its rainforest, but...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...
Now @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social is arguing that the way Verra handled our allegations shows that Verra does not have an impartial grievance mechanism, thus falling short of #ICVCM requirements. Will the ICVCM enforce its standards? carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...
December 12, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Now @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social is arguing that the way Verra handled our allegations shows that Verra does not have an impartial grievance mechanism, thus falling short of #ICVCM requirements. Will the ICVCM enforce its standards? carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...
🧵 @hrw.org has been seeking accountability for Indigenous rights violations at a major carbon offsetting project accredited by Verra, the standard setter that issues two of every three credits in the voluntary carbon market.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
December 12, 2024 at 12:26 PM
🧵 @hrw.org has been seeking accountability for Indigenous rights violations at a major carbon offsetting project accredited by Verra, the standard setter that issues two of every three credits in the voluntary carbon market.
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
I spoke to @france24.bsky.social about our @hrw.org investigation into Indigenous rights abuses at one of the world's largest carbon offsetting projects, located in Cambodia. Our efforts to pursue accountability for rights violations are ongoing - watch this space. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZr3...
November 26, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I spoke to @france24.bsky.social about our @hrw.org investigation into Indigenous rights abuses at one of the world's largest carbon offsetting projects, located in Cambodia. Our efforts to pursue accountability for rights violations are ongoing - watch this space. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZr3...
As new folks joined, I'll take this chance to introduce myself again. I research how large scale deforestation or forest conservation impact Indigenous peoples + other rural communities. In partnership with community members, we advocate for respect for their rights. My work> linktr.ee/lucianatellez
November 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM
As new folks joined, I'll take this chance to introduce myself again. I research how large scale deforestation or forest conservation impact Indigenous peoples + other rural communities. In partnership with community members, we advocate for respect for their rights. My work> linktr.ee/lucianatellez
Join us today at 12pm ET (9am PT; 6pm CET) on LinkedIn👇with me, Josh Gabbatiss from @carbonbrief.org , and Gilles Dufrasne from Carbon Market Watch. I’ll share new info on @hrw.org report about Indigenous rights violations at major REDD+ project. www.linkedin.com/events/human...
March 5, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Join us today at 12pm ET (9am PT; 6pm CET) on LinkedIn👇with me, Josh Gabbatiss from @carbonbrief.org , and Gilles Dufrasne from Carbon Market Watch. I’ll share new info on @hrw.org report about Indigenous rights violations at major REDD+ project. www.linkedin.com/events/human...
I interviewed "Ke" in O'Som. Like many Indigenous people, collecting sustainable forest products is a source of livelihood. He described a harrowing encounter with
Wildlife Alliance and the Ministry of Environment rangers at their REDD+ project. Our full @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
Wildlife Alliance and the Ministry of Environment rangers at their REDD+ project. Our full @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
February 29, 2024 at 4:07 PM
I interviewed "Ke" in O'Som. Like many Indigenous people, collecting sustainable forest products is a source of livelihood. He described a harrowing encounter with
Wildlife Alliance and the Ministry of Environment rangers at their REDD+ project. Our full @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
Wildlife Alliance and the Ministry of Environment rangers at their REDD+ project. Our full @hrw.org report: www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
A comprehensive news article covering the findings of our
@hrw.org report on rights abuses at the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is online at Carbon Pulse.
carbon-pulse.com/263920/
@hrw.org report on rights abuses at the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is online at Carbon Pulse.
carbon-pulse.com/263920/
February 29, 2024 at 4:03 PM
A comprehensive news article covering the findings of our
@hrw.org report on rights abuses at the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is online at Carbon Pulse.
carbon-pulse.com/263920/
@hrw.org report on rights abuses at the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is online at Carbon Pulse.
carbon-pulse.com/263920/
Human Rights Watch just released a 118pp report on rights abuses at one of the world’s largest REDD+ projects. We documented a flawed consultation process, forced evictions, and arbitrary arrests. Verra should ensure accountability and remedies for victims. www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
February 29, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Human Rights Watch just released a 118pp report on rights abuses at one of the world’s largest REDD+ projects. We documented a flawed consultation process, forced evictions, and arbitrary arrests. Verra should ensure accountability and remedies for victims. www.hrw.org/news/2024/02...
Our Human Rights Watch 118-pages report on the human rights impacts of one of the world's largest REDD+ projects will be available at this link tonight at 7pm EST > hrw.org/news/2024/02... Protecting forests is critical - so is protecting human rights. There should be no trade off.
February 28, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Our Human Rights Watch 118-pages report on the human rights impacts of one of the world's largest REDD+ projects will be available at this link tonight at 7pm EST > hrw.org/news/2024/02... Protecting forests is critical - so is protecting human rights. There should be no trade off.
Hi, I'm new at Bluesky! I'm a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch's environment team. Follow me if you want to talk forests + human rights. A lot of my work is available here: www.hrw.org/about/people...
February 28, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Hi, I'm new at Bluesky! I'm a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch's environment team. Follow me if you want to talk forests + human rights. A lot of my work is available here: www.hrw.org/about/people...