Plastic bags, plastic straws? Now look at this folks, on top of our poor Earth already being turned into a … More
Tag: ecocide
Are you a Change Maker?
If you’re in Humanitarian or Environmental work, this could be for you. The A in April is for Asking. It … More
Increasing loss of Indigenous lives and exponential loss of protection of the Brazilian Amazon
In the last few years great fires have increasingly continued to ravage the Amazon, there are vast areas of the … More
Lockdowns and Business Closure Found to be Scientifically Proven Ineffective
Updated 21st of March, 2021 Nature published a new study destroys the lockdown narrative: “In 98% of the … More
Ecocide to become a Punishable Crime
Over the past fifty years we have seen a weakening of environmental laws as corporations lobby politicians to their favourable … More
Deforestation and genocide in the Amazon reaches accelerated levels
Between August 2017 and July 2018 some 7,900 square kilometers of forest were logged in the Brazilian Amazon, the worst annual rate of deforestation in a decade, according to official government data. This represents an increase of 13.7% over the same period last year.
Greenpeace Brazil pointed out, approximately 1,185 million trees were felled in an area equivalent to the size of 987,500 football fields.
Ecuadorian Indigenous Communities Unite, Rejecting Oil Bids affecting their territories in the Amazon.
Several serious grievances need to be highlighted here. Firstly, Carlos Pérez and the Ecuadorian Government are ignoring the obvious fact that these territories are occupied bv three important communities, the Shiwiar, the Sapora and Achuar.
Secondly, they have failed to legally consult the indigenous communities first and foremost, prior to any public proposals or conferences of any industrial activities. Indigenous groups in Ecuador have been recognised under the United Nations to which there exists a non-binding agreement, which gives indigenous groups the chance to defend their lives, land, and culture. Guaranteed throughout the Declaration is the right to a process of “Free, Prior and Informed Consent” for indigenous peoples when faced with decisions, projects, or legislation by corporations or government that may affect their people and/or territory. Article 57, point 7 of the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador guarantees free, prior and informed consultation, within a reasonable period; however, this does not require consent (and is not binding). Article 82 refers explicitly to environmental consultation, in the case of a state decision which might affect the environment, and specifies broad and timely information for those affected. However, even if there is a majority opposing the project in question, it may still be carried out on the condition that the impact on those affected and the ecosystem is minimised.
Walk with Nature Part 2
We can transform towns and cities into self-sustaining communities, which will redefine the balance globally and allow indigenous people in … More
Our Plastic Seas- a Plastic Ecocide
Recent reports by scientists estimate that the proportion of plastic debris of our oceans will outweigh all sea life by … More
The Water Fuel Cell Car vs Oil, Terrorism and Climate Change
I will never forget how an editor from a well known publishing company scoffed at me when I explained the … More