The Oakland Institute Calls on the Tanzanian Presidential Land Commissions to Respect & Ensure Rights of Maasai Living in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Following the one-year anniversary of the historic protest waged by Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), the Oakland Institute calls on the Tanzanian government to respect their rights to land and life and end mass eviction plans. , Recognize and protect Maasai land rights, in line with international standards.Affirm the role of Indigenous knowledge in conservation, with a focus on Indigenous women and girls.Guarantee Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) before any conservation initiatives are launched.Support sustainable livelihoods rooted in Maasai knowledge, culture, and environmental stewardship.<, Photos: Maasai communities taking a stand for their rights to land and life in the NCA, August 2024. Source: The Maasai Elders