Ecuador

Forest sector information is limited and dispersed across public institutions, but a new integrated national system is being developed and a forest governance "model" published in 2011 recognises the importance of transparency and monitoring. Read more...

The Constitution recognises the right of indigenous peoples to be consulted, but their consent is not a pre-requisite. There are no clear procedures for considering community views and addressing disputes over projects in indigenous areas. Read more...

The Ministry of Environment has made important progress towards mapping forest coverage and generating a baseline for deforestation. The helps determine the types of land use conversion that are taking place and the critical areas affected. Read more...

It is possible to request details of forestry infractions on a provincial level, but such information needs to be collated and more accessible to ensure that different authorities and civil society are able to enforce sanctions against known offenders. Read more...