LIVELIHOODS ON THE LINE
These fishermen are among some 50,000 people who depend on Lake
Edward for their livelihoods. The lake, part of a wetland of international
importance, is where Soco is exploring for oil. Activities like exploratory
drilling could be damaging to aquatic life - and if oil exploitation begins,
pollution could be devastating.
Sustainable enterprises like fishing and eco-tourism offer better opportunities
for local people than extractive industries.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Annual Review 2013