Conservation hysteria or Conservation fact?
Botswana re-introduces hunting to a chorus of criticism.
Themes: Conservation, Indigenous people, NGOs, Parks, Poverty
After Ian Khama stepped down as President of Botswana to be replaced by Mokgweetsi Masisi some of the corner stone "environmental" policies of Ian Khama were immediately up for review. Political gamesmanship or sound conservation strategy?
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May 27, 2019
The Indigenous World 2019
Over the last 33 years, The Indigenous World has documented an increasing trend towards harassment and criminalisation of indigenous peoples and communities.
Themes: Human rights, Fisheries, Tourism, Indigenous people, NGOs, Parks, Pastoralists, Conservation
Throughout 2018, there has been an increase in the documentation and reporting of illegal surveillance, arbitrary arrests, travel bans to prevent free movement, threats, dispossession and killings. We have
witnessed instruments which are meant to protect indigenous peoples being turned against them, through the use of legislation and the justice system, to penalise and criminalise indigenous peoples’ assertion of their rights.
The collection of events compiled in this edition demonstrate the continuation of increased violence, criminalisation, harassment and lack of justice that indigenous peoples experience as they continue to defend their lands and identity.
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Apr 28, 2019
'View from the Termite Mound' responds to the paper on the Serengeti-Mara Squeeze.
Science Magazine Article with Huge Media Coverage, Anti-Loliondo Co-Author, and a not so Hidden Wish to Influence the Tanzanian Government
Themes: Conservation, Pastoralists, Parks, Human rights, NGOs
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Apr 08, 2019
British watchdog launches inquiry into WWF abuse allegations.
Charity Commission to assess whether money sent abroad was subject to due diligence as German MPs urge funding halt
Themes: Conservation, Human rights, Parks, NGOs, Indigenous people
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Apr 07, 2019
The Serengeti-Mara squeeze.
one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems under pressure.
Themes: Agriculture, Conservation, Policy, Parks, Pastoralists
New finding alters our view on what is needed to protect biodiversity.
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Apr 01, 2019
Forest Rights Lost.
Evictions Loom Over a Million Adivasis.
Themes: Conservation, Parks, Policy, Human rights, Indigenous people, Poverty
How can the competing issues of conservation and indigenous rights work in harmony to ensure both forests and the livelihoods of their inhabitants are protected?
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Mar 09, 2019
Trophy hunting for conservation and development in Namibia?
The limitations of economic benefits and the role of science
Themes: Conservation, Indigenous people, NGOs, Parks
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Mar 08, 2019
WWF’s Secret War:
One Of The World’s Biggest Charities Funds Guards Who Have Tortured And Killed People
Themes: Human rights, Conservation, NGOs, Parks, Indigenous people
The World Wide Fund for Nature funds vicious paramilitary forces to fight poaching. A BuzzFeed News investigation reveals the hidden human cost.
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Mar 04, 2019