Legal Land Theft
In most countries with tropical forests, governments uphold the colonial legacy that declared the State to be the owner of forest lands. This has enabled governments to legally grant land to private investors, often violating communities' customary ownership of the land. As a result, corporate activities that destroy forests continue to expand.
Publications
13 April 2016
A field report by WRM and Re:Common. Available in Malagasy.
Bulletin articles
10 July 2015