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Energy Transfer says not slowing down construction of North Dakota oil pipeline
By: Liz Hampton
Date: November 8th 2016
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Energy Transfer Partners LP on Tuesday said it was not slowing down construction of its Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota, a project contested by environmentalists and Native Americans groups.
U.N. Supports Indigenous Land Rights in Mexico’s Mining Plans
By: Wendy Anders
Date: November 10th 2016
Source: Costa Rica Star
Indigenous peoples have disadvantages vis-a-vis governments and companies in consultations on projects that affect their communities, reported TeleSur TV this week.
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Bread for the World – Protestant Development Service is the globally active development and relief agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. In more than 90 countries all across the globe we empower the poor and marginalised to improve their living conditions. Key issues of our work are food security, the promotion of health and education, the access to water, the strengthening of democracy, respecting human rights, keeping peace and the integrity of creation.
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Philippines: Gov’t plans ‘modified’ land conversion moratorium
By: Chino S. Leyco
Date: November 8th 2016
Source: Manila Bulletin
Davao City – President Rodrigo R. Duterte will come up with a “modified” executive order governing the moratorium on land conversion, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced yesterday.
USA: Solar debate is about property rights
By: Daily Times Editorial Board
Date: November 9th 2016
Source: DelMarvaNow
OPINION
Agricultural land makes up a substantial and important portion of Maryland's lower Eastern Shore, and the Maryland Farm Bureau is a vital advocacy organization for farmlands, farmers and poultry growers.
Tanzanian herders, hit by drought, trade firewood for food
By: Kagondu Njagi
Date: November 9th 2016
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Rangelands threatened further as pastoralists struggling to graze animals sell firewood so their families can eat
Zimbabwe: EU Worried By Fresh Farm Grabs
Date: November 10th 2016
Source: ZimEye
EUROPE’S top diplomat in Zimbabwe has expressed concern over a new wave of land expropriations in the country, saying this has slowed down the country’s reform and re-engagement programme.
South Africa: Land Redistribution Programme is on Track
By: Ilze-Marie Le Roux
Date: November 9th 2016
Source: Eyewitness News South Africa
CAPE TOWN - Rural Development and Land Reform Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha says the land redistribution programme is on track despite “teething problems”.
Indigenous People Fight for Place at World Climate Action Table
By: hg-CM-egb
Date: November 8th 2016
Source: TeleSUR English
A growing body of research shows that Indigenous people and guaranteed rights to their land are critical factors in keeping carbon out of the atmosphere.