KOTA KINABALU, March 8 Eleven local and international organisations here have submitted a letter and report to the United Nations (UN) calling attention to the controversial carbon credit deal in Sabah which they claim are against international law, standards and institutions. The organisations.
KOTA KINABALU: Several parties are still not happy with the explanation given by the Sabah Attorney General’s Chambers on the status of the controversial Nature Conservation Agreement (NCA).
Mongabay seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics,and finance on conservation and development.
Today we take a look at two stories that Mongabay has been reporting out of Southeast Asia. Both stories involve the land rights of local and Indigenous communities in or near protected areas and highlight why consultation of local communities is crucial to building an equitable, sustainable future. Listen here: Our first guest is Cynthia […]