#13 Named after its home island, the New Guinea crocodile can grow to 3.5m, particularly in the Sepik river - where it's central to the culture of many communities, who pay their respects to this iconic predator with an annual 3-day crocodile festival.
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"The Sepik people do not just see a river but a being which defines a cultural identity and sustains the life of the people,"- Emmanuel Peni, Project Sepik Coordinator
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"The Sepik people do not just see a river but a being which defines a cultural identity and sustains the life of the people,"- Emmanuel Peni, Project Sepik Coordinator
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Our @hrw World Report has just been released and features a chapter on the major human rights developments in 2021 in #PNG. Sadly, attacks on women and girls rights feature prominently! As does #COVID19 and threats to land and #environmental rights. hrw.org/world-report/2022/co…
"Millions of Sepiks, from ancient times to date have valued the river as an abundant food source. It’s demise for temporary monetary gain, will no doubt be one of the biggest disasters of this generation".
-His Excellency Max H Rai
PNG United Nations Ambassador
@SaveTheSepik
This is the voice of the people, we wonder who's voices the MP's are echoing! @SaveTheSepik@Nature@nature_org@WWF@NatGeo the extractive industry is the most destructive in the world.
Huge congratulations to our partner @SavetheSepik and @Jubilee_AU!
Last week they lodged an important human rights complaint on behalf of over 2,600 Indigenous people along PNG's Sepik River over PanAust's proposed Frieda River Mine.
More below! #SavetheSepik
NEW CASE! Today, @Jubilee_AU and Project Sepik filed a human rights complaint on behalf of 2600 along PNG's Sepik River against PanAust over its Frieda Mine. Its planned mine includes a tailings dam twice the size of Sydney Harbour. ab.co/3GsOx4A#SaveTheSepik