James Whitehead

Chief Executive at the International Tree Foundation. All views my own

[Penny Davies @pdavies5]

‘Degrading the world’s great #forests from Amazon to Congo has terrible implications for millions of people. We are derailing complex natural systems. Makes meeting our shared global goals, from peace to prosperity, impossible” says ⁦@ZacGoldsmith⁩ https://t.co/MNoXISh4rJ

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

@robertcourts, my MP, sadly missing the point about integrity and public life.

[Robert Courts KC FRAeS 🇬🇧 @robertcourts]

Whilst I understand the anger felt, the PM has apologised, accepted decision of Police & implemented the changes promised.

Now, as he leads the West’s response to Putin’s evil invasion of Ukraine, it is critical that this is our focus: both he & Chancellor have my full support.

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Calling social innovators: How can international #donors mitigate the risk of #exploitation and #abuse from those delivering #humanitarian assistance to communities?

Participate in @StartNetwork design challenges to influence this conversation https://t.co/Ov6UPGU73e

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

I'm part of the team @humentum_org and @StartNetwork looking for ideas on how to reimagine the way the humanitarian sector perceives and manages risk and accountability putting affected communities first. Click here to bring your ideas:
https://t.co/Ov6UPGU73e

[Start Network @StartNetwork]

🤔 How can #International Donors get #funding faster and more securely to communities at-risk of or affected by crises?

Let us know through participating in the Design Challenges here: https://t.co/LNzc4fvrkQ

#humanitarian #crisis #disaster

[Start Network @StartNetwork]

How can #DonorFunding mechanisms and humanitarian response providers organise to centre at-risk or affected communities’ voices?

Share solutions with us through the Risk & Accountability Initiative: https://t.co/LNzc4fN2Jq

#LocallyLed #CrisisAction @humentum_org @cr_bennett

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Great to host @LauraLaneUPS and @Kathleenedn getting on with planting trees at #COP26. Looking forward to our future planned events and to planting a lot more trees!

[Laura Lane @LauraLaneUSA]

I had an amazing time this morning with Kathleen Rogers, @EarthDay CEO, James Whitehead, @ITF_Worldwide CEO, senior members from @arrival and #UPSers planting trees in Glasgow. This event is just one part of our global effort to plant 50 million trees by 2030. #DeliverWhatMatters

[zerotoleranceinitiative @zerotolerancei1]

"We want to bring to light the environmental crimes, the assassination of land #defenders. This is often hidden. 11 leaders were assassinated in Peru for protecting the forests."
Miguel Guimaraes of Zero Tolerance Initiative at #COP26

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

It's great to be in Glasgow with @ITF_Worldwide and as well as talking about climate action to be out there getting muddy and practical planting trees with partners @UPS, @EarthDay and the local community. These trees will be here long after all the delegates go home.

[International Tree Foundation @ITF_Worldwide]

All the trees are in the ground and the rain held off! Thanks for coming everyone!

@UPS @arrival #generationrestoration

[Ford Foundation @FordFoundation]

BREAKING: We're proud to join 5 governments and 16 funders on a historic $1.7 billion pledge to help secure tenure rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities who hold solutions to #climatechange.

Read more at the link below. ⬇️

#COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Great working with @brewpeople1 on increasing diversity and inclusion in the voluntary sector. See article here - https://t.co/QXZfRcRzVF. And so encouraging to see examples of leadership in the sector including from @ACEVO @NCVO @NPCthinks @DisRightsUK & @bondngo

[If Not Us Then Who @IfNotUs_ThenWho]

Interested in learning more about Indigenous People’s forest governance and how it preserves forests and reduce carbon emissions?

Join this webinar with @TenureFacility @FordFoundation @landportal and @TRF_Stories on April 22nd!

https://t.co/VYtPAozcWT

[zerotoleranceinitiative @zerotolerancei1]

"Discrimination means we are not recognised for who we are... Self-determination and #humanrights to land are denied. The platform for Duterte is to extract resources from #indigenous lands" @kakaytolentino speaking at @UN_HRC side event | @katribuphils

[Forest Peoples Programme @ForestPeoplesP]

We are hiring! Come join us....

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

"Hostility and Threats in Global Supply Chains" join @zerotolerancei1 #HRC event w/ UN Special Rapporteur on #HRDs @MaryLawlorhrds & #HumanRightsDefenders from #Peru, #Kenya, #Mongolia & #Philippines. Mar 18 | 14:00 GMT. Register here: https://t.co/BO17wI0ES7

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

"A pandemic can never be an excuse to trample upon human rights and destroy our planet" @JoanCarling ; @FPP @YaleLawSch #landrightsnow

[Wanda Bautista @WM_Bautista]

New Report: Increasing land grabs endangering #indigenous & rural communities and wildlife as governments expand mining and agriculture to combat economic impact of #Covid19. @landportal, @TenureFacility, @ForestPeoplesP, @YaleLawSch #landrightsnow https://t.co/JEjoRsWNBG

[Forest Peoples Programme @ForestPeoplesP]

Save the date: Rolling back social and environmental safeguards in the name of COVID-19 https://t.co/LoAKKNoliB

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Real concern about shadow companies and sustainable palm oil

[Forest Peoples Programme @ForestPeoplesP]

The use of shadow companies is systemic within the oil palm industry in #Indonesia. @ForestPeoplesP's new investigation reveals that these shadow companies are responsible for extensive deforestation, peat land clearance & human rights abuses.
Full report:
https://t.co/9yMYqLYpi8

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Breaking the Heart of Borneo https://t.co/BlHLjaAjct via @YouTube

[James Whitehead @james_whitehead]

Excellent paper from @HarvardLawHRP Journal on Power in Human Rights Advocate and Rightsholder relationships https://t.co/BGBqDbOzZF

[Forest Peoples Programme @ForestPeoplesP]

"I would like to ask everyone here to pledge zero tolerance for attacks against environmental & #HumanRightsDefenders

The ZTI defends the defenders of the land, strengthening their protection and capacity"

-Indigenous leader from AIPP

Find out more👇
https://t.co/uHlo7fXY9Z