Indigenous Rights

Mining firms ‘illegally’ targeting indigenous lands in Brazil

Nine mining giants seeking authorisation to mine on Brazil indigenous reservations have been accused of human rights violations and environmental destruction.

‘They want our land without us’: Lakshadweep on edge after development bill

The Indian archipelago’s indigenous population fear eviction after the BJP-led administration pushed a series of draconian laws critics say threaten the cultural identity of the island and its fragile ecology.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX project could put Papuan lands and futures at risk

There is nothing wrong with believing in great futures or striving towards dreams of betterment – so long as they do not trample on, or obscure, the dreams and futures of others.

Warming Arctic, heating tensions

The Arctic has a long history of industrial and commercial activities. Here’s how climate change is affecting its ecosystem, resource management tools and security politics.