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Locals claim they are uniformed about REDD

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Publication Date: 
July 27, 2010
Author: 
Adianto P. Simamora
News Source: 
The Jakarta Post

Despite recent claims by the government of major victories in securing climate financing from several countries to stop deforestation, many relevant communities remain unaware of these potentially lucrative deals currently being negotiated.

"The forest is part of our lives - it gives us our living. So, with or without money, we will protect our forest," Sarwevin, former head of Jahanjang village of Katingan regency in Central Kalimantan, said.

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