‘Carbon colonialism’

‘Carbon colonialism’ in Africa meets resistance as companies seek to sell carbon credits from conservation projects that often upend local livelihoods—or worse

Themes: Conservation, FPIC, Indigenous people, Livlihoods

UNESCO out of Ngorongoro!

Remove the World Heritage Status NOW! Stop President’s Samia’s War Against the Maasai Everywhere! And Stop Harassing Joseph Oleshangay!

Themes: Conservation, FPIC, Human rights, Indigenous people, Livlihoods, NGOs, Parks, Pastoralists, Tourism

A joint UNESCO, IUCN and ICOMOS mission made a totally government commandeered visit to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Msomera 3rd – 9th February 2024. The Tanzanian government has in a similar manner tried to hide what’s going on from a mission from the European parliament, the members of which refused and were no longer welcome.

Maasai People From Ngorongoro Yearn for Rights Their Fellow Tanzanians Enjoy.

The Ngorongoro conservation area is the only place in Tanzania where its residents have to be inspected to get to their homes from wherever they go. It’s as if NCA is a country within a country.

Themes: Human rights, Pastoralists, Livlihoods, Indigenous people, Conservation, Parks, NGOs, Tourism, FPIC

Farmers “chased” from Virunga accuse “ruthless” rangers of abuses

Fertile lands in the biodiverse National Park are a coveted resource for a growing population – but those who farm there risk violent consequences.

Themes: Agriculture, Conservation, Human rights, Indigenous people, Livlihoods, Parks

"Raped and beaten"

Prince Harry charity linked to horrific abuses in Africa - new investigation.

Themes: Conservation, Human rights, Livlihoods, Parks, Indigenous people

A charity with strong ties to Prince Harry has been funding rangers responsible for horrific abuses against Indigenous people in the Congo, including torture and rape, according to a major investigation published in the UK’s Mail on Sunday.

URGENT ALERT:

Tanzanian Government on a Rampage Against Indigenous People

Themes: Conservation, Human rights, Indigenous people, NGOs, Livlihoods, Pastoralists, Poverty, Tourism

On January 14, TANAPA rangers stormed a village outside of Tarangire National Park, shot several Maasai villagers, arrested eight, and seized over 800 cattle. On January 18, the Tanzanian government announced a devastating new plan to forcibly remove 100,000 Maasai pastoralists from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). In recent weeks, TANAPA rangers also intensified harassment of communities living outside of Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA) despite an ongoing investigation by the Inspection Panel of the World Bank. With this escalation in evictions, violence, and livelihood restrictions, impacted communities have put out a desperate call for immediate action and support.

World Bank Abdicates its Responsibility to Human Rights in Tanzania

In order to be truly accountable, the World Bank must immediately stop funding the REGROW project in Mbarali, which threatens to evict tens of thousands of people from their legally registered villages

Themes: Human rights, Indigenous people, Livlihoods, NGOs, Parks, Pastoralists, Poverty, Tourism

The Tanzanian government’s plan to massively expand tourism across the country is no secret. In blind pursuit of attracting five million visitors annually and generating US$6 billion from the tourism sector by 2025, it has waged a brutal campaign against local and Indigenous communities living adjacent to Protected Areas (PAs).

Kenyans Are Being Erased: Blood Carbon

If the carbon credit scam succeeds, money meant for environmental protection could instead fund mass displacement.

Themes: Conservation, Livlihoods, NGOs, Indigenous people, Human rights, Poverty

You’ve heard of blood diamonds – extracted by violence, slavery, and displacement then processed through accounting magic and slick marketing until the finished product appears clean. Like the carbon atoms that make up these diamonds, under extreme pressure and buried far out of sight, the ravaged lives of millions of people are transformed into a sparkling symbol of eternal love for purchase. The ghoulishness of the irony is surpassed only by the profit margins.