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| Planting a hedge helps stake claim to your land. |
Since 2002
legislation that recognises Indigenous People and local community land and
forest rights has been enacted. However,
momentum has slowed since 2008 according
to a new report issued by the
The reality
is that the land which Indigenous People and local communities traditionally
claim is much larger than that which is currently legally recognised by
governments.
Research has
shown how recognition of land rights of Indigenous People and local communities
delivers local and global benefits. For
example, support for community forest tenure promotes carbon capture and
reduces threats of deforestation by extraction companies and loggers.
More
decision-making control for Indigenous People could bring both local and global
benefits. The preservation of biodiversity and carbon capture in Madagascar’s unique
forests could bring long term benefits for all.
Money for
Madagascar has worked with forest communities for over two decades. We are now
exploring new ways to gain carbon credits for the work we do with tree-planting
and water installations. More information about this will be featured on our
blog as plans develop.
E Grisenthwaite
