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Indigenous peoples

Indigenous peoples

Balancing Development and Conservation in the Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir Landscape

The Bam-e-Dunya network connects partners in four Silk Road countries for sustainable mountain development.

 

4 common misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples and local communities, explained

By Lai Sanders, Rights and Resources Initiative This article was originally published at Intercontinental Cry. The evidence is clear: Indigenous Peoples and local communities have long been the backbone of the world’s environmental protection efforts, safeguarding what remains of our planet’s precious forests and natural resources despite mounting threats to their lands and their lives. […]

 

Defending the defenders: tropical forests in the front line

Indigenous peoples and forest communities face violence and threats globally

 

4 takes on how to build a sustainable world

Introducing four speakers at GLF Kyoto 2019

 

6 grassroots environmentalists you should know

Meet the winners of 2019’s ‘Green Nobel Prize’

 

In Nicaragua, a former surgeon fights for Indigenous rights

In conversation with Myrna Cunningham

 

Climate emergencies, Indigenous rights x NYC, and how much carbon is on your feet

News to know in our bi-weekly digest

 

“The second wave of decolonization”

A conversation with Andy White

 

Decision-making by Indigenous, local communities essential for restoration

Land-dependent groups have a vested interest in success

 

Women are ‘on the front lines’ of defending land

Tackling the gendered hazards facing environmental defenders

 

Green Climate Fund makes first payment to Brazil for efforts to reduce deforestation

The payments come not without controversy and ideas for systemic improvement

 

And again, experts proclaim the importance of indigenous rights

Numbers, knowledge, stories show local inclusion foundational to sustainability

 

With 12 years to limit warming, it’s time to sprint, not run

In the race to change, biodiversity and indigenous rights in focus

 

Going against the flow to clean up Native American landscapes

Janene Yazzie takes on radioactive river pollution and human rights

 

Guardians of the forest

Abdul Agus Nuraini, Muara Siran community member, speaks during the Forum's plenary session on community perspectives and priorities in peatlands.

 
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