View from the Termite Mound.

Susanna Nordlund's blog about threats against Maasai land in Loliondo - Thomson Safaris, OBC and ruthless hypocrisy.

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

Minister Maghembe Declares War on the Maasai of Loliondo - The dry season became catastrophic. There were more meetings by the RC’s committee. Herders were shot by Senapa rangers. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism made a declaration that the land had to be taken - flanked by OBC’s journalists. The councillors protested the minister’s declaration. The situation is terrifying.

Leaked WWF report on the Baka in Cameroon.

“Many cases of abuse and human rights violations are reported by the communities”

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

Earlier this week, Survival International announced that it has received a leaked copy of a 2015 WWF report into the impact of its conservation activities in Cameroon on the Baka indigenous peoples. WWF had previously denied the existence of the report.

Vicious Media Campaign for the Renewal of the 1,500 km2 Land Grab Threat in Loliondo.

Vicious media campaign and aborted visit by the PM.

Themes: Human rights, Indigenous people, Parks

Indigenous Sengwer leaders request suspension of EU-funded programme in Kenya

Themes: Conservation, Human rights, Indigenous people, Parks

In June 2016, the European Union and the Kenyan Government announced a new EU-funded programme: the Water Towers Protection and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Programme. The project aims to preserve ecosystem services in Mount Elgon and the Cherangany Hills.

Human rights abuses and livelihood impacts.

Ivindo National Park, Gabon.

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

Open Letter - India's Forest Rights Act

Open letter requesting that India’s Forest Rights Act is implemented and its integrity upheld

Themes: Conservation, Human rights, Indigenous people

Biodiversity protection versus Indigenous Peoples’ rights to food access in La Amistad Biosphere Reserve, Costa Rica

How do protected areas affect indigenous peoples’ rights to access traditional food?

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

Dead donkeys, pastoralists and poisoned lions.

Conservation in Namibia.

Themes: Indigenous people, Human rights, Conservation, Poverty