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Indigenous Rights, Economic Development, and the Carbon Credit Business in Malaysia
Date and time
Monday 25. September 2023 at 15:00 to 17:00
Registration Deadline
Sunday 24. September 2023 at 09:00
Location
Dalgas Have,
Dalgas Have 15,
2000 Frederiksberg
Dalgas Have
Dalgas Have 15
2000 Frederiksberg
Indigenous Rights, Economic Development, and the Carbon Credit Business in Malaysia
Indigenous Rights, Economic Development, and the Carbon Credit Business in Malaysia - Talk by by Jennifer Lasimbang
Jennifer Lasimbang, a former Malaysian politician from Sabah. Current Position: Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS), Officer, Local and International Unit
"Indigenous Rights, Economic Development, and the Carbon Credit Business in Malaysia" by Jennifer Lasimbang
Date: 25.09.2023
Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: Dalgas Have 15, rooms DH.V.2.69-71
Free event—please note, securing your seat requires advance registration.
We are pleased to invite you to a special talk featuring Jennifer Lasimbang, a prominent human rights defender, who will delve into the pressing issues surrounding the rights of Indigenous peoples in Malaysia. This talk is particularly relevant for those interested in understanding the complex relationships between human rights, economic development, and environmental sustainability.
Topics to be covered include:
- Introduction: Overview of the fundamental issues at stake, focusing on Indigenous rights, palm oil production, and the burgeoning carbon credit business in Malaysia.
- Human Rights Concerns: Exploration of the challenges and violations faced by Indigenous communities, such as land dispossession and cultural erosion.
- Economic Implications: Discussion on how palm oil production and carbon trading are shaping Malaysia's economic landscape, for better or worse.
- Case Studies: Real-world examples and narratives will be presented to give you a nuanced understanding of the subject matter.
This talk promises to offer a rigorous, academically informed perspective on a subject of great relevance to our course and your broader academic interests in sustainability.
The event is co-organized by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), and Copenhagen Business School (CBS).
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Organizer Contact Information
Copenhagen Business School
CBS Sustainability Centre
Phone: +45 3815 3815
sustainability@cbs.dk
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Organizer Contact Information
Copenhagen Business School
CBS Sustainability Centre
Phone: +45 3815 3815
sustainability@cbs.dk