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Author Archives: Samiyyah Andrewin
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean
Land in the Caribbean: Issues of Policy, Administration and Management in the English Speaking Caribbean The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, Editor: Williams, A. 2003. Published by Land Tenure Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA [Link to full document] Critical Issues : Unofficial land tenure systems are as significant as …
Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth [Excerpt & Link]
Common Ground: Securing Land Rights and Safeguarding the Earth The following is an excerpt from the briefing paper of the same name, by Pearce, F. 2016. Published by International Land Coalition, Oxfam International, and Rights and Resources Initiative [Link to full document] Foreword Insecure land rights are a global crisis – for the millions of …
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Displacement of the Bernard Lodge Farmers
The Bernard Lodge area, once home to sugar plantations, in recent history has been a source of livelihood for hundreds of Jamaican farmers , on island of only 19% arable land. Since January 2021, the government of Jamaica has begun the displacement of the farmers in favor of a project to convert agricultural land to housing …
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Montana Accord
• International Disregard for Haitian Sovereignty • The Montana Accord Importance and Challenges Amidst Haiti’s struggles of natural and historical origin, this pact championing Haitian sovereignty and a grassroots approach to rebuilding, emerged as a beacon of hope. However, lack of international support for the agreement remains a hurdle. August 30, 2021 Agreement (Montana Accord): …
Tèt Kole
Tèt Kole Facebook Twitter Youtube Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen ( Heads Together Small Producers of Haiti) is a Haitian peasant movement organization. It is one of Haiti’s two national peasant farmer movements. It was born in 1970 under the Duvalier dictatorship and has faced violence at the hands of large landowners. It is a …
Amplify Cayman
Amplify Cayman is a non-profit organization based in the Cayman Islands that works to promote sustainable development, social justice, and environmental protection, through active civic engagement. The organization is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented. The group is firmly rooted in the belief that the voices of the people must be heard And encourages …
La Colmena Cimarrona
La Colmena Cimarrona (Maroon Hive) is a non-profit organization based in Puerto Rico that works to promote food sovereignty and agroecology. The organization supports the development of local, autonomous agro-ecological projects, with a focus on the empowerment of women and the preservation of traditional agricultural practices alongside agro-ecological principles, which seek to increase yield while …
Natural Challenges to Food Security Exacerbated by Lack of Food Sovereignty
Puerto Rico faces a complex food security situation, with approximately 40% of its population experiencing some level of food insecurity. This vulnerability stems from various factors, including a reliance on imported food, particulars of its relationship to the US, limited agricultural land, and a history of natural disasters. Reliance on Imported Food Puerto Rico’s food …
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The Maya People’s Ongoing Struggle to Secure Their Land Rights
In 2015, a landmark ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recognized the customary land rights of the Maya people of Belize, a historic victory for Indigenous communities across the region. However, the implementation of this ruling has been fraught with challenges, as the Maya people continue to grapple with the Belizean government to …
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