Researcher points to “colonial mentality” as governments race to attract investors; Cites destruction of forests” rivers” way of life of rural communities in 4 nations…
RECENT ARTICLES
Guatemala: Santa Maria Xalapan community denounces kidnap” torture and murder of Xinca leaders
The Xinca people of the Santa Maria Xalapan community in southern Guatemala denounce the kidnapping” murder” and torture of four community members” one of whom…
Ground Report: Great Success for First Nations in Kenya as African Union Comes Out in Support of OGIEK Land Rights
As seen on www.thegroundreport.com The Ogiek” the meanwhile world-famous honey-hunters of the Mau forest in Kenya” booked another success in their struggle for survival and…
Blue Channel 24: Protected Areas Successfully Prevent Deforestation in Amazon Rainforest
As seen on Blue Channel 24 Strictly protected areas such as national parks and biological reserves have been more effective at reducing deforestation in the…
World Watch Blog: New Reports Reveal the Human and Financial Costs of Large-Scale Land Acquisitions
As seen on blogs.worldwatch.org By Laura Reynolds Activists protest against ‘land grabbing’ in 2011. (Photo credit: Andreas Solaro” AFP/Getty Images) The Rights and Resources Initiative…
Jakarta Globe: Greenpeace Lauds Forest Conservation Pilot From Indonesian Palm Oil Producer
Palm fruits at a palm oil plantation in Talun Kenas” North Sumatra. (EPA Photo/Dedi Sahputra) Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has welcomed the launch of a…
IRIN: Why land rights matter in Cambodia
As seen on IRIN Asia PHNOM PENH” 15 March 2013 (IRIN) – Faced with widespread evictions and opaque private sector deals” activists in Cambodia are…
The Guardian Nigeria: African govts giving land away quickly” recognizing land rights slowly” says report
As seen on The Guardian Nigeria WHILE African governments are moving gradually towards protecting the land rights of rural people and indigenous communities” they are…
Indigenous Peoples of Panama Deny their Consent to UN-REDD
The Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests confirms support for their member the National Coordinator of Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP, for its initials in…
The Himalayan Times: Community forest's feisty champion
SHARADA ADHIKARI KATHMANDU: Walking through the forest to collect firewood and fodder was her daily chore. There were many other women like her who had…
AllAfrica: Cameroonian Farmers Find Justice in Fair Fruit
As seen on AllAfrica.com By Monde Kingsley Nfor” 14 March 2013 Douala” Cameroon — The fruit farmers in Njombe” a small town in the coastal…
The Most Read Stories
Subscribe to the Gender Justice Digest
to receive new articles directly in your inbox
Subscribe Now!