Securing community tenure rights to land in Betem, Akpet, Idoma and Akampa in Cross River State, Nigeria
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2017-09
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FIAN International, Heidelberg
TNI, Amsterdam
TNI, Amsterdam
Abstract
The study focuses on impacts of PZ Wilmar’s acquisition of nearly 30,000 hectares of land. Wilmar is a multinational company involved in land grabbing cases related to oil palm plantations in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study shows the extent of Wilmar’s infringement on communal land rights, examining cases of eviction and destruction of livelihoods. Findings show that the four communities studied suffered from increasing food prices, deficits of local staple foods, evictions and displacement of poor farmers. Severe loss of biodiversity due to pollution and unsustainable environmental practices was observed. Recommendations outline effective community action and advocacy.
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LAND GRABBING, LAND TENURE, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, NATURAL RESOURCE CONFLICTS, LAND GOVERNANCE, NIGERIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, FOREST MANAGEMENT, FOREST CONSERVATION, LAND RIGHTS, RIGHT TO NATURAL RESOURCES CONTROL, PALM OIL, PLANTATIONS, LAND CONCENTRATION, TENURE GUIDELINES, CROSS RIVER STATE, GORILLAS, PRIVATIZATION, EXPLOITATION, CORPORATE IMPUNITY, IMPUNITY