Philippines: DENR Eyes Controlled Activities In Indigenous Peoples' Sacred Sites

Philippines: DENR Eyes Controlled Activities In Indigenous Peoples' Sacred Sites   The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sees the need for recognizing indigenous community conserved areas (ICCAs) nationwide as a land use category to better protect their environment from unscrupulous activities that undermine such sacred sites of indigenous peoples (IPs).   DENR-Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau assistant director Nelson Devanadera said ICCAs must be protected,...

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