The indigenous Sengwer have suffered severe human rights violations at the hands of the Kenyan Government. In consultation with indigenous organisations, XR Scotland took action to demand that the…
the practice of conservation and the respect for human rights can be tricky to navigate. When is it acceptable to restrict a community’s right to hunt or use natural resources it has traditionally…
In this new briefing, NGOs highlight that implementing a comprehensive set of measures and initiatives, including new legislation, is essential to reduce the EU’s footprint on the world’s natural…
This year’s event will focus on land conflicts resulting from renewable energy projects, as well as the potential positive impact that these projects can have when led, and initiated, by indigenous…
Indigenous Peoples’ organisations and supportive NGOs in Papua have strongly condemned a draft Indonesian Land Law Bill, initially designed to regularise land ownership and encourage sustainable…
A new report by a coalition of Indonesian organisations and the Environmental Paper Network has found that APP, one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, is involved in hundreds of…
We already know the solution to climate change: reduce emissions and protect forests. And luckily, there is a group of experts who are uniquely suited to manage, protect, and restore the world’s…
Ten years ago, the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) made a commitment to end deforestation in member companies’ supply chains by 2020. As this date approaches, it is apparent that CGF companies will fail…
The development of community forests is gaining momentum in Central Africa. They can help secure customary tenure, sustainably manage resources and improve livelihoods for Indigenous Peoples and…
On Wednesday 25 September, Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal will hold a hearing with implications for the future of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and the fight against climate…
