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Pinpointing problems – seeking solutions: A rapid assessment of the underlying causes of forest conflicts in Guyana

Reports & Research
September, 2016
Guyana

Based on the experiences of Amerindian communities in Guyana, this briefing presents some of the main causes of forest conflicts in the country as well as recommendations for how to address these. In particular, the document presents the following points: 

• Lack of full recognition of indigenous peoples’ land rights in line with international law, absence of effective FPIC procedures and limited transparency in forest governance are key underlying causes of forest-related conflicts in Guyana; 

Report slams ‘undermining’ of native title rights in WA

Report slams ‘undermining’ of native title rights in WA

Date: 27 September 2016

Source: National Indigenous Time

There were continuing and relentless attempts to undermine native title in WA’s Kimberley region, a new Oxfam global report pushing for the land rights of Indigenous peoples across the world has found.

The Custodians of our Land, Defenders of our Future report highlights a global land rush forcing millions of Indigenous people from their homelands.

Scholarships for Land Governance course organized by Wageningen University & Research

Scholarships for Land Governance course organized by Wageningen University & Research

The Land Governance course challenges forest and nature management professionals to adopt an integrative perspective, to look beyond the forest, and build bridges between the public and the private sector. It focuses on the development of institutional development at landscape level including multistakeholder platforms and networks, and financial support mechanisms to guide landscape dynamics on the ground.

Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

Land for Life Youth Social Media Activist Challenge

The Land for Life Youth Social Media Activists Challenge: “Are You the ONE?” campaign aims to recognize active, passionate and dedicated young people who are currently active in conserving natural resources and promoting such actions to their peers and local communities via social media. Winners' initiatives, stories, experience and /or challenges encountered, ideas or solutions will be communicated and highlighted through UNCCD’s various communication channels such as social media platforms and website.

Ugandan villagers locked out of forest waiting for the 'promised land'

Ugandan villagers locked out of forest waiting for the 'promised land'

By: Nicky Milne

Date: September 21st 2016

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation


BUKALEBA FOREST RESERVE, Uganda (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Deep within a pine and eucalyptus forest on the shores of Lake Victoria in southern Uganda, a parcel of land is pitting a Norwegian timber company against more than 10,000 villagers who say its "green" project is costing their homes and livelihood.


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