| Survival-WWF OECD talks break
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Many of you will
already be aware of the landmark talks which Survival
brought about due to the World Wildlife Fund's
violations of Baka "Pygmies'" rights. It was the first
time that the OECD Guidelines had been used to hold an
NGO to account.
Regretfully, we announce
today our withdrawal from the talks, due to WWF's
refusal to agree to secure consent from the Baka over
the management of conservation zones created on their
ancestral lands.
I'd like to share with you my reasons for
quitting the process in this article, published today in
Counterpunch →
The outcome of these talks is
dismaying but not really surprising. Conservation
organizations are supposed to ensure that the "free,
prior and informed consent" has been obtained of those
whose lands they want to control. It’s even been WWF’s
official policy for the last twenty
years.
However, the talks have made clear
that WWF's policy is little more than window dressing.
The organization has no intention of seeking, leave
alone securing, the proper consent of those whose lands
it colludes with governments in
stealing.
Survival will now continue to
use other ways to get WWF to abide by the law, and its
own policy.
Please help us bring public attention to
WWF's refusal to uphold Baka rights by reading and
sharing my article →
With thanks for your
continued support for this campaign, which is much
appreciated.
Best wishes,
Stephen
Corry
Director
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Sent: Tuesday,
September 05, 2017 4:59 PM
Subject: BREAKING
NEWS: Why did Survival pull out of WWF talks?
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