Tag: Indigenous Rights
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Nama Diamonds: Restoring South Africa’s Lost Lands and Rights
Introduction: A land of diamonds, a history of displacement Along South Africa’s west coast, the glint of diamonds has long been entwined with a painful history. For the Nama people, whose lives and culture center around the arid, wind-swept deserts and mineral-rich terrain, the country’s diamond boom brought wealth to outsiders while many communities faced…
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South Africa’s Diamond Dilemma: Nama People Fight to reclaim Their Land
Introduction: A History Writ in Diamonds The diamonds of South Africa’s west coast have long glittered with promise and power. But for the Nama people, those gleams carry a heavy history: land that was theirs under ancestral stewardship was taken, often through colonial and apartheid-era mechanisms. Today, a new generation asks for restitution, using legal…
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Sask. Involved in Talks on Potential B.C. Oil Pipeline and West Coast Tanker Reinstatement
Overview: Saskatchewan’s Role in a Controversial North American Pipeline Discussion In a move that broadens the scope of inter-provincial energy policy, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe indicated that his government is actively participating in ongoing discussions about a potential oil pipeline in northern British Columbia. The talks, which would connect Alberta’s oil sands to Alaska’s or…
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Pope Returns 62 Artifacts to Canadian Indigenous Peoples
Historic Repatriation: Vatican Returns 62 Artifacts to Canadian Indigenous Peoples The Vatican on Saturday completed a notable step toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities in Canada, returning 62 cultural artifacts to Indigenous peoples as part of a broader reckoning with colonial-era harms. The gesture, announced during a period of renewed attention to the legacy of residential…
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Hydropower Expansion in Indigenous Nepal: Appraisal
Introduction Nepal’s ambition to harness its vast hydro potential has positioned hydropower at the center of its sustainable-energy agenda. Proponents argue that large-scale projects can drive modernization, improve energy access, and foster regional cooperation. Yet the expansion within indigenous territories raises urgent questions about rights, culture, and ecological resilience. This article provides a critical appraisal…
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A Critical Appraisal of Hydropower Expansion in Indigenous Territories of Nepal
Introduction Nepal’s hydropower ambition sits at the intersection of energy security, economic development, and climate resilience. With an estimated potential far exceeding current capacity, the government positions hydropower as a cornerstone of growth, regional cooperation, and green transition. Yet a critical appraisal is essential in the indigenous territories where many large and small projects unfold.…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Hit by Flooding as Climate Urgency Takes the Stage
Introduction: A Start Marked by Rain, Risks, and Reflection The COP30 climate conference in Brazil began under heavy rainfall and widespread flooding that disrupted venues, press conferences, and daily schedules. What was billed as a pivotal moment for global climate action quickly unfolded as organizers scrambled to relocate sessions, reroute media coverage, and reassure attendees…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Opens Amid Flooding and Controversy
Introduction: COP30 Opens Under Water and Scrutiny Brazil hosts COP30 amid an unusually wet start, as heavy rains and widespread flooding disrupt venues, press conferences, and preparatory events. The scene is bitterly ironic: a global gathering meant to confront the climate crisis is beginning with literal water intruding on policy discussions. The opening day set…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Open Amid Flooding and Controversy
Opening Day Thrown into the Floodwaters Brazil hosts COP30 as heavy rains reshapes the opening of one of the world’s most important climate gatherings. The venues chosen for the conference were flooded, forcing improvisations and last-minute relocations for key sessions. Delegates, journalists, and civil society groups arrived to find water pooling in conference spaces, turning…
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COP30 Opens in the Amazon: Brazil’s Oil Riches Meet Climate Risk
Opening a New Chapter in the Amazon As COP30 begins deep in the Amazon basin, Brazil faces a defining choice: how to balance its booming oil industry with the escalating climate and environmental pressures in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems. The opening ceremony and surrounding discussions highlight a country navigating the tension between…