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A dam too far – playing destructive power politics in the heart of a World Heritage wilderness
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A dam too far – playing destructive power politics in the heart of a World Heritage wilderness
FromWhat on Earth?
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
EIA’s Elephant Campaign Team has called for the Selous to be stripped of its World Heritage status due to the damage caused by construction of a massive hydropower project, but the World Heritage Committee stopped far short of taking such a step.
Wildlife Campaigner Rachel Mackenna explains why we were pressing for delisting and talks about what actually happened at the meeting and what might be next for the Selous.
Wildlife Campaigner Rachel Mackenna explains why we were pressing for delisting and talks about what actually happened at the meeting and what might be next for the Selous.
Released:
Aug 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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