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There’s money in them trees…or is there? Taking a look at the economics of deforestation

November 5, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

Research shows that while deforestation can lead to an initial boom in a country's GDP, over time, the boom leads to a bust and for the indigenous people whose land was taken over are no better off then before their forests were destroyed. … [Read more...] about There’s money in them trees…or is there? Taking a look at the economics of deforestation

Filed Under: Economic rights Tagged With: indigenous & tribal populations, land rights, Rainforest, the environment

A spirit of reverence: The human right to clean water

September 23, 2014 By Adityarup Chakravorty Leave a Comment

Rainforests are among the wettest places on our planet, getting between 8 to 14 feet of rainfall each year. For comparison, New York gets less than four feet of rain a year and London gets about 2.5 feet. Tropical rainforests are often found in the watersheds of mighty rivers such as the Amazon, the Congo and the Mekong. … [Read more...] about A spirit of reverence: The human right to clean water

Filed Under: Water access Tagged With: indigenous & tribal populations, Rainforest, social rights, the environment

The Yanomami Way

October 29, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Sharing, listening, and communicating are all part of Yanomami culture and are ingredients to building consensus - a crucial element of Yanomami governance. … [Read more...] about The Yanomami Way

Filed Under: Human rights Tagged With: #culture, #Indigenous and tribal populations, #Social Rights, Rainforest

Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation

May 2, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Swimming with piranhas and crocodiles is not as scary as the threat of losing tradition and culture for many indigenous communities. … [Read more...] about Amazon Olympics: a tool for cultural preservation

Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: indigenous & tribal populations, Rainforest

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