An article from the recently launched book “Gender and Land Tenure in the context of Disaster in Asia”, examines the impact of changing land use and land tenure systems in Sarawak on human rights, livelihoods, and local gender practices. The article studies the Iban community of Kampong Lebor whose customary lands were cleared by companies to establish oil palm plantations.
Gender impact of oil palm plantations among indigenous peoples in Sarawak
WRM Bulletin 218
15 October 2015
Issues: Women in Resistance / Palm Oil / Women and Tree Monocultures
Countries: Malaysia
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