Advocacy

 

5th ICCA Letter: Communication concerning the Uvinje land and conservation grievances at Saadani Village in Tanzania

“…This is an old coastal community, deeply concerned at the prospect of social fragmentation and the loss of its heritage. No compensation mechanism could make up for the losses that are contemplated. The community considers the threatened loss of their lands to be both unnecessary and an insult to them as law-abiding and helpful citizens…”