Centre for Natural Resource Governance
Justice and Dignity for Communities Affected by Extractive Industries.
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THE WEEKLY – Edition 39
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Press Statement: Communities Reject Mining at Christmas Pass, Demand Environmental Protection and Accountability
05 December 2025 Mutare, Zimbabwe – We, the concerned civil society organisations and environmental advocates, come together to express our deep alarm over the ongoing mining …
Who we are
The Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) is a research and advocacy civil society organization, aimed at promoting citizen participation and good governance of natural resources for the ultimate benefit of communities that live in resource rich areas.
Who we are
The Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) is a research and advocacy civil society organization, aimed at promoting citizen participation and good governance of natural resources for the ultimate benefit of communities that live in resource rich areas.
What we do
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. Our work is guided by five strategic pillars.
01
Gender & Extractive
To improve safety for women and girls in communities affected by extractive activities
02
Climate Change
To build resilience and climate change adaptation capacity within communities affected by extractive industries in Zimbabwe
03
Minerals Resource Governance
To promote transparency and accountability in governance of mineral resources in Zimbabwe.
04
Ecosystem: Wildlife and Forestry
To promote sustainable management and conservation of ecosystems for the benefit of local communities in Zimbabwe
05
Land and Water
To promote equitable access to land and water resources for indigenous communities Extractive Industries compete for land and water resources with host communities.
Our Philosophy
Listening
We encourage and cultivate a passion for listening by creating opportunities for all voices to be heard – especially voices of marginalised groups and those living in and around resource-rich areas.
Protecting
Defending and Promoting: We protect, defend, and promote environmental rights and the principles of open societies that are human rights respecting.
Protecting
We hold ourselves, colleagues, partners, and associates accountable for what we say we will do and how we will undertake any of the actions that seek to advance our causes as outlined in our strategy and official positions.
Associations & Partners
We are concerned about our environment and its resources
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