Forest Peoples Programme advocates an alternative vision of how forests should be managed and controlled, based on respect for the rights of the peoples who know them best We work with forest peoples in South America, Africa, and Asia, to help them secure their rights, build up their own organisations and negotiate with governments and companies as to how economic development and conservation are best achieved on their lands Through advocacy, practical projects and capacity building, FPP supports forest peoples to deal directly with the outside powers, regionally, nationally, and internationally that shape their lives and futures We work to create political space for forest peoples to secure their rights, control their lands and decide their own futures