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Indigenous Leaders Demand Fair Share in Drakensberg Exploitation

8/11/2025

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The Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa are under threat as researchers and corporations exploit their genetic resources, jeopardizing the rights and traditional knowledge of local communities. Indigenous leaders are calling for fair compensation and active participation in research, while experts urge stronger regulations to safeguard cultural identities and ensure equitable benefit-sharing in the face of growing biodiversity commodification.

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Story summary

The Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa are under threat as researchers and corporations exploit their genetic resources, jeopardizing the rights and traditional knowledge of local communities. Indigenous leaders are calling for fair compensation and active participation in research, while experts urge stronger regulations to safeguard cultural identities and ensure equitable benefit-sharing in the face of growing biodiversity commodification.