Upholding injustice in Hasdeo - a blow to tribal survival, biodiversity, and the greater good

India, Oct. 17 -- The Chhattisgarh High Court's decision to cancel community forest rights in Hasdeo Arand forest undermines tribal survival and biodiversity, favouring corporate interests. This ruli... Read More

Chhattisgarh's invocation of "scientific forest management" thinly veiled attempt to sabotage Gram Sabha autonomy and indigenous knowledge

New Delhi, July 31 -- Summary In Chhattisgarh, the Forest Department's use of 'scientific forest management' is seen as a strategy to undermine Gram Sabha autonomy and indigenous knowledge. The vague... Read More