Peru's government is actively undermining indigenous peoples' efforts to protect their forests - by refusing to title 20 million hectares of their lands and turning a blind eye to illegal logging. At the same time it's handing out vast concessions for oil, gas, mining and timber exploitation, expanding palm oil production and planning 50 major forest-flooding dams.
… COP20 host Peru claims forest 'leadership' - while … Indigenous Peoples Oil Gas Fossil Fuels Peru amazon-village-peru-cut.jpg Peru's government is actively …
Peru - host of the COP20 UN climate conference now under way in Lima - is facing rebellion by a 3,500 strong indigenous people deep in the Amazon committed to fighting oil exploration in their forest territory, writes David Hill, following the government's failure to consult Matsés communities or respect their rights.
… 'It's war!' Peru-Brazil indigenous people pledge to fight … December 2014 News Indigenous Peoples Brazil Peru Oil Fossil Fuels War Corpoirations … A Matsés leader in the Peruvian Amazon pledges to attack oil workers …
A month-long blockade of the Rio Tigre deep in the Peruvian Amazon has secured promises of compensation and cleanup for Peru's Kichwa communities who have suffered 40 years of contaminated waters from oil drilling operations in their remote Amazon region. But until the funds materialize, they are holding firm in their resolve.
… Victory in prospect for Peru's Kichwa People after 40 years of oil … Hill | 10th February 2015 News Oil Pollution Peru South America Politics Indigenous Peoples … blockade of the Rio Tigre deep in the Peruvian Amazon has secured promises of …
Full credit to Peru for creating the Sierra del Divisor national park in one of the most precious areas of the Amazon, write Lewis Evans & Sarina Kidd. But not for leaving it open to oil drilling, risking the future of uncontacted indigenous tribes that depend on their pristine rainforest environment to survive.
… Peru: national park 'Master Plan' opens … Evans Sarina Kidd | 7th October 2016 News Peru South America Oil Energy Corporations … sierra-del-divisor-cut.jpg Full credit to Peru for creating the Sierra del Divisor …
UK-based oil and gas company Perenco is expanding its operations in the Peruvian Amazon - in a remote area known to be inhabited by highly vulnerable indigenous people living in 'voluntary isolation'. But as David Hill reports, Perenco denies their existence ...
… Peru - UK oil company to expand in territories … tribes David Hill | 15th April 2014 News Peru Oil Fossil Fuels Indigenous Peoples … Perenco is expanding its operations in the Peruvian Amazon - in a remote area known to be …
The indigenous Wampis people of the Peruvian Amazon have demanded the immediate closure of a Petroperú oil pipeline after a series of devastating spills, writes Vanessa Amaral-Rogers. The company has already been found guilty of 'negligence' after previous oil spills contaminated the Wampis land and rivers.
… Peru: Amazon tribe orders oil company out … Vanessa Amaral-Rogers | 9th March 2016 News Peru Oil Politics Law Indigenous Peoples … The indigenous Wampis people of the Peruvian Amazon have demanded the immediate …
A trip to the Achuar Indians of the Ecuadorian Amazon proved life-changing for Stephen Wallace. Their only desire is to enjoy what they have, and ensure that their children can do the same. But the threat of oil is casting a dark shadow of fear over their lives.
… in Ecuador come together near the border of Peru. At their confluence fresh water pink … rainforest on the border between Ecuador and Peru. They live there in harmony and in … has happened in other parts of Ecuador and Peru where drilling has occurred. The …
Left-wing, progressive politicians hold sway across Latin America, writes Benjamin Dangl. But defying their own 'green' rhetoric, they are committed to mining and other environmentally damaging development. Now they face growing resistance from small farmers and indigenous peoples.
… bleeding Benjamin Dangl | 1st May 2014 News Peru Argentina Uruguay Brazil Ecuador Bolivia … Peoples Politics Religion Oil Fracking peru-conga-mine-protest-cut.jpg Left-wing, … activists fighting against mining in Peru has also become the norm for this …
Left wing governments across the Americas are faced with a dilemma, writes Daniel Macmillen - high social spending programs financed by income from destructive mining and hydrocarbon extraction - or a slower but sustainable development path that puts ecology, equity and justice first. Their answer - a constant pushing back of the resource frontier.
… | 26th October 2014 News Ecuador Brazil Peru Uruguay Cile Venezuela Bolivia Oil Gas … government's revenue stems from oil sales. In Peru, 70% of exports come from extractive …
Ecuador's state oil company PetroAmazonas has, in secret, built a road deep into the heart of the world-famous Yasuni National Park in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, writes David Hill - violating promises and threatening uncontacted indigenous tribes.
… Also by David Hill on The Ecologist : Peru - UK oil company to expand in territories of 'isolated' Amazon tribes Peru - gas expansion in Amazon 'indigenous reserve ' Peru: Amazon tribes sacrificed to gas project …
With the collapse of the Yasuni-ITT Initiative, and the Ecuadorian President claiming he has no choice but to drill for oil in one of the world's most pristine areas of rainforest, Gerald Lebrun explains why we must resist and fight this harder than ever......
… fight against the Yanacocha-Conga project in Peru or the fight against the Pascua Lama … oil company threatens the survival of Peru’s ‘Jaguar people’ The Peruvian Government is yet again failing to …
Brazil is about to auction hundreds of fracking blocks across the country - extending deep into the Amazon forest including the territories of remote and vulnerable indigenous peoples. Registered bidders include BP, Shell and ExxonMobil.
… extreme west of Brazil. Bordering Bolivia and Peru, Acre is home to numerous indigenous …
The collapse of Yasuni Initiative has allowed pristine parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon to become vulnerable to oil exploration. As the drilling begins, Carla Shaw tells The Ecologist why she fears for more than just the environment ...
… of the remotest Shiwiar territories near the Peru-Ecuador border. It was the first time I …
Forest communities are fighting increasing incursions onto their land by US oil companies. Now the Belizean government is seeking to reverse a court ruling preventing them allowing oil exploration, logging or mining. Robin Llewellyn reports from Belize
… salmon is devastating coastal communities in Peru The coast of Peru is being blighted by an industry sprung …
After 20 years of oil spills, deforestation, waste dumping and ill health, farmers and indigenous people in the the Ecuadorian Amazon have been fighting the Chevron-Texaco corporation. But despite its three times conviction and a $9.5 billion damages award to the victims, the oil giant looks no closer to making good its damage.
… He collaborates with media in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Spain. He currently …
The people of Sarayaku in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest are a leading force in 21st century indigenous resistance, writes David Goodman, resisting the incursion of oil exploration into their lands, winning legal victories, and inspiring other communities to follow their example.
… from attending a U.N. climate summit in Peru, and closing Fundación Pachamama, an NGO …