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Colonial Legacy Under Scrutiny: New Zealand's $22M Wildlife Investment Raises Questions About Indigenous Rights
Environment
Zanele Mokoena

Colonial Legacy Under Scrutiny: New Zealand's $22M Wildlife Investment Raises Questions About Indigenous Rights

New Zealand's government announces $22 million investment in wildlife conservation from tourist levies, spotlighting complex dynamics between conservation, tourism, and indigenous land rights. The funding allocation reveals ongoing tensions between Western conservation models and traditional Māori stewardship approaches.

conservation colonialism
indigenous rights
wildlife protection
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Climate Crisis Intensifies: Hurricane Flossie Exposes Global South's Vulnerability to Extreme Weather
Environment
Zanele Mokoena

Climate Crisis Intensifies: Hurricane Flossie Exposes Global South's Vulnerability to Extreme Weather

Hurricane Flossie's intensification to Category 3 status off Mexico's Pacific coast reveals the ongoing environmental justice crisis facing Global South communities. This extreme weather event highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on historically marginalized populations.

climate justice
environmental racism
Global South
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African Women's Land Rights: Key to Climate-Smart Agriculture Revolution in Uganda
Environment
Zanele Mokoena

African Women's Land Rights: Key to Climate-Smart Agriculture Revolution in Uganda

Uganda's push for climate-smart agriculture hinges on a critical yet overlooked factor: women's land rights. Despite women comprising 70% of agricultural workers, their lack of land ownership perpetuates colonial-era inequalities and hampers food security across East Africa. A recent parliamentary symposium addresses this systemic injustice.

land rights
African women
climate-smart agriculture
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