Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 8, 2018 15:59:38 GMT 12
A MĀORI PERSPECTIVE ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS
As part of the Living on the Edge series, reporter Deena Coster explores a Māori perspective on climate change.
Taranaki woman Emily Bailey believes climate change is a Treaty of Waitangi issue.
The environmentalist thinks the issue presents a direct threat to Māori and she's not the only one.
Last year, a statement of claim was lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal by the Mataatua District Maori Council.
The claim, made on behalf of all tangata whenua, asserts the Government had failed to fulfil its Treaty of Waitangi obligations to protect Māori land and property.
As a result, it said Māori will suffer serious consequences......
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/99949424/living-on-the-edge-a-mori-perspective-on-the-climate-crisis
As part of the Living on the Edge series, reporter Deena Coster explores a Māori perspective on climate change.
Taranaki woman Emily Bailey believes climate change is a Treaty of Waitangi issue.
The environmentalist thinks the issue presents a direct threat to Māori and she's not the only one.
Last year, a statement of claim was lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal by the Mataatua District Maori Council.
The claim, made on behalf of all tangata whenua, asserts the Government had failed to fulfil its Treaty of Waitangi obligations to protect Māori land and property.
As a result, it said Māori will suffer serious consequences......
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/99949424/living-on-the-edge-a-mori-perspective-on-the-climate-crisis