BACKGROUND
As CNRG we defend the rights of communities affected by extractive industries. We have seen how extractive industries expose rural communities to an avalanche of rights violations which include land and water grabbing, water and air pollution and direct violence by a combined force of state and corporate power.
Power responds to power. We believe the power of united, informed, organized and active communities will always prevail over injustices, state and corporate power. Using research, capacity building and advocacy as tools, we strengthen the power of communities to challenge destructive mining and extractive activities and hold governments and corporations accountable.
OUR
VISION
MISSION
CORE VALUES
Justice and dignity for communities affected by extractive industries.
To defend, protect and support communities affected by extractive industries through research, community empowerment and community driven advocacy.
1. Non-Discriminatory
2. Accountability and Transparency
3. Inclusiveness
4. Professionalism
ABOUT CNRG
We defend the rights of communities affected by extractive industries. We have seen how extractive industries expose rural communities to an avalanche of rights violations which include land and water grabbing, water and air pollution and direct violence by a combined force of state and corporate power. Power responds to power. We believe the power of united, informed, organized and active communities will always prevail over injustices, state and corporates power. Using research, capacity building and advocacy as tools, we strengthen the power of communities to challenge destructive mining and extractive activities and hold governments and corporations accountable.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
1. Gender and Extractives
Strategic Objective: To improve safety for women and girls in communities affected by extractive activities
Areas of intervention:
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Women and Ecofeminism Children’s rights
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Feminist research
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Gender and Environment
2. Climate Change
Strategic Objective: To build resilience and climate change adaptation capacity within communities affected by extractive industries in Zimbabwe
Areas of intervention:
•anti-fossil fuel
•renewable energy
•Loss and damage
•Policies and Strategies
•Capacity building
•Transparency and Accountability
3. Minerals resource governance
Strategic Objective: To promote transparency and accountability in governance of mineral resources in Zimbabwe
Areas of intervention:
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Contract policing (consultation, EIAs, licensing)
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Taxation
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Government spending
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Organised crime in the mining sector
4. Ecosystems- Wildlife and Forestry
Strategic Objective: To promote sustainable management and conservation of ecosystems for the benefit of local communities in Zimbabwe
Areas of intervention:
•Human-Wildlife Conflict
•Contract policing
•Wildlife and forest crimes
•Community resilience building
5. Land and Water Rights
Strategic Objective: To promote equitable access to land and water resources for indigenous people in Zimbabwe
Areas of intervention:
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Land rights
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Water rights
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Land and water policies
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Forced displacements
PARTNER WITH US
CNRG relies on the support it gets from foundations and individuals who believe in economic justice. Our hard-working team travels throughout the country in the most difficult and challenging circumstances to strengthen the capacities of communities to resist destructive mining.
