Environment
Land
The land beneath our feet is what sustains us – from it we can produce food, construct shelter and build livelihoods. But, it’s so much more than that – a cultural marker and a source of identity.
In a world of continued dispossession, we explore the complex politics of land. We hear from people seeking to reclaim, steward and revitalize land for the good of people and the planet.
The Ogiek won reparations, now they want results
One year after a court ruling, the Ogiek are still waiting for reparations. Amy Hall reports on a case that could change the lives of Indigenous people across the region.
For whose protection?
A target to turn 30 per cent of the world’s land into protected areas for nature by 2030 is set to be agreed by world leaders in December. But not everyone is happy about it, as Amy Hall reports.
Our right to the land
It brings power and wealth to whoever holds it, but land should be treated as a public good, argues Amy Hall.
Land back
Riley Yesno explores some of the ways the Indigenous-led movement is redistributing land and wealth in North America.
‘No one goes there, not even dog walkers’
Hundreds of people take part in a ‘mass trespass’ to save an ancient woodland under threat from the development of a Center Parcs holiday resort. Amy Hall reports.
Indigenous India: written in stone
An indigenous movement in Jharkhand is reminding the Indian authorities of their constitutional duty to protect tribal lands. But the government is persecuting tribespeople for standing up. Rohini Mohan reports.
Resisting corporate takeover: 'when our land is free, we’re all free'
Silas Siakor and Jacinta Fay document the Jogbahn Clan’s struggles against agribusiness in Liberia.
Bangladesh: the great climate exodus
Families are slowly melting away from the Bay of Bengal coastline as habitats degrade. Hazel Healy speaks to new arrivals on the edge of destitution in Dhaka.
Ready or not: can Bangladesh cope with climate change?
New Internationalist co-editor Hazel Healy travelled there to find out how people are adapting to a warming world.
Time to end feudalism in the Philippines
Farmers have always been badly treated – by landlords as by presidents. But could things be about to change?
‘Democracy does not apply to Aboriginal people’
To mark Australia Day on 26 January, talks to Aboriginal rights activist Michael Anderson about past and current struggles.
Inside a Mozambican land grab
Anuradha Mittal lifts the lid off an alarming, financier-fuelled scramble for Africa.
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Dreams, Symbols And Totems
Dreams, symbols and totems
Animals have a social and a sacred significance to all nomads. John Galaty looks at how -
Cory's cop-out
Land reform - or revolution? Walden Bello and Joe Collins look into a social volcano in the Philippines.
Land Reform - success and failure
What makes a land reform work? *ROY LAISHLEY* looks at the factors that have led to success in South Korea and *DAVID WILSON* examines the relative failure in Peru.
