Deal #3720
Papua New Guinea
Created at
2013-05-08
Last update
2021-03-24
Last full update
2021-03-24
Recognition status of community land tenure
Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights recognized by government
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
In 2010, the Collingwood Bay communities have obtained a national court order that stipulates that no government official or company representative is allowed to enter their land without our prior permission.
Consultation of local community
Community consultation
Not consulted
Comment on consultation of local community
customary owners claim that FPIC was not secured when the SABLs were approved
How did the community react?
Community reaction
Rejection
Displacement of people
Displacement of people
No
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Oro Community Environmental Action Network (OCEAN), Rainforest Action Network (RAN), and Greenpeace