Cases studies: the impact of environmental degradation on cultural rights

This booklet is a deliverable within the framework of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Project, 'Mother Earth: The Impact of Human-Induced Environmental Degradation on the Cultural Rights of Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous Peoples' (Grant Agreement No. 101110520). It presents case studies that demonstrate the impact of human-induced environmental degradation on the cultural rights and ways of life of Afro-descendant communities and indigenous peoples. The case studies demonstrate that when land, water and natural resources are damaged or appropriated by external parties, it is not only livelihoods that are affected; social bonds, traditions, celebrations and intergenerational knowledge are also threatened. The case studies highlight the connections between communities and their environment, showing how agriculture, local practices, music, festivals and storytelling are intertwined with the land and water that sustain them. There are a partial translation in Portuguese and Spanish. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.