About Us

About Us

Natural Justice’s vision is the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through the self-determination of Indigenous peoples and local communities.

Our mission is to facilitate the full and effective participation of Indigenous peoples and local communities in the development and implementation of laws and policies that relate to the conservation and customary uses of biodiversity and the protection of associated cultural heritage.

Towards these aims, we have a diverse team comprised of staff, associates, international advisors, partners and membership organizations, and interns and volunteers. As a non-profit organization registered in South Africa, we are committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our work. Please visit our Team and Governance pages for more information.

 

Publications

IUCN-CEESP Policy Matters, Issue 17
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Latest News
  • African Indigenous Peoples Declaration on Rio +20
    Via www.mpido.orgA gathering of indigenous African communities adopted the Declaration of Indigenous Peoples of Africa on Sustainable Development and Rio +20 in Arusha, Tanzania on 19 April 2012. The …

  • Seeking ICT Support: May-July, 2012
    Natural Justice is seeking a Cape Town-based service provider to support our organisation in maintaining, updating and occasionally developing further Natural Justice’s internet presence. Successful a …

  • New IUCN-CEESP Newsletter
    The International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy’s (IUCN-CEESP) latest newsletter was released in May. The newsletter reports on the act …

  • Community Meeting in Bwabata Park, Namibia
    Through its African Biocultural Community Protocol (BCP) Initiative, Natural Justice travelled to the Bwabwata National Park in West Kaprivi, Namibia during the week of 7th May to meet with residents. …

  • Wapichan Map 1.4 Million Hectares
    Photo from www.forestpeoples.orgIn a bid to protect over 1.4 million hectares of community land, the Wapichan community of Guyana have produced a digital map of their territories. The mapping project, …

Photos


Images from our work in Africa, Asia, and the Americas
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