BONN, Germany (Landscape News) — They are the custodians of land; they are the guardians of forests and natural resources. Indigenous people all over the world have protected their landscapes since the earliest times.
They believe their expertise is indispensable if the world wants to improve land use management and tackle current environmental challenges.
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