Tribal people have been forcibly and illegally evicted from India’s Kanha Tiger Reserve – home of Kipling’s The Jungle Book – in the name of tiger conservation. Across India, many more face a similar threat. [Read more…] about Tribespeople evicted from Jungle Book tiger reserve
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Before They Pass Away Condemned
Renowned photographer Timothy Allen has joined tribal people around the world in condemning Jimmy Nelson’s work “Before They Pass Away”, which is due to open at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery in New York in February 2015. [Read more…] about Before They Pass Away Condemned
Botswana tribes peoples hunters, not poachers
Ahead of the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the United States this week, a Botswana Bushman leader has appealed to Prince William for help in recognizing that tribal peoples who hunt for food are not poachers. [Read more…] about Botswana tribes peoples hunters, not poachers
Report exposes the dark side of conservation
Dark side of Conservation – A hard-hitting new report launched by Survival International – the global movement for tribal peoples’ rights – reveals how conservation has led to the eviction of millions of tribal people from “protected areas.” [Read more…] about Report exposes the dark side of conservation
RUMM appoint low carbon psychologist
Energy management company RUMM, has appointed behavioural specialist, Phil Griffiths, as the company’s low carbon psychologist – the first appointment of its kind in the UK. [Read more…] about RUMM appoint low carbon psychologist