Mohammad Meer Hamza: Van Gujjars and Mapping for Forest Rights

In this episode of Smart Forests Radio, we are in conversation with Mohammad Meer Hamza about the Van Gujjars, an indigenous pastoralist community in South Asia. We explore the community's rich history, the challenges they have endured due to colonial conservation practices, and how modern technologies, including digital tools, are reshaping forest governance and mapping practices.

Interviewer: Trishant Simlai

Producer: Harry Murdoch

Image: Trishant Simlai (2024)