Indigenous Peoples, comprising 5% of the global population, safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity. This fact underscores their critical role as experts in resource management and climate

Indigenous Peoples, comprising 5% of the global population, safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity. This fact underscores their critical role as experts in resource management and climate action, yet their knowledge is often undervalued in institutional spaces.

To move beyond mere acknowledgment, we must center and strengthen Indigenous rights in climate initiatives. Indigenous Rights activist Jade Begay will share insights on the progress of Indigenous leadership and how to empower it—a necessity for planetary survival.

This keynote was presented at the Bioneers 2023 Conference. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Tracey Osborne's TEDxGAIAjourney closing keynote on October 15, 2020, explored intersectionality in the climate crisis through a systems view. An Associate Professor and Presidential Chair at UC

Tracey Osborne's TEDxGAIAjourney closing keynote on October 15, 2020, explored intersectionality in the climate crisis through a systems view. An Associate Professor and Presidential Chair at UC Merced, Osborne specializes in the social and political economic dimensions of climate change.

Her research focuses on climate change mitigation, Indigenous Peoples' roles, climate finance, equity, and justice, with extensive field experience in Mexico and the Amazon. Osborne founded the UC Center for Climate Justice and leads the Climate Alliance Mapping Project, a collaborative effort for a socially-just climate response. Her work is published in high-impact journals, and she holds a PhD from UC Berkeley.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the

Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the harms of the fossil fuel economy by threatening Indigenous rights, especially those of Indigenous women, and destroying biodiverse ecosystems. This panel will prioritize Indigenous women’s rights.

Speakers include Galina Angarova (Cultural Survival), Lesley Muñoz (Plurinational Observatory of Andean Salt Flats - OPSAL), Jannie Staffansson (Cultural Survival), Guadalupe García Prado (Observatory of Extractive Industries), and Kate R. Finn (First Peoples Worldwide).

Over 100 UK business and finance leaders, including CEOs from Amazon, Coca-Cola, and IKEA, have urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to strengthen the economy by prioritizing climate and nature crises.

Over 100 UK business and finance leaders, including CEOs from Amazon, Coca-Cola, and IKEA, have urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to strengthen the economy by prioritizing climate and nature crises. Amid inflation and recession warnings, they advocate for building economic resilience through net-zero delivery and nature restoration.

A letter from 116 institutions emphasizes urgent government plans to accelerate the energy transition. This could significantly reduce household energy bills, improve energy security, and shield the UK from volatile fossil fuel prices. Restoring nature is also crucial for resilience and economic support.

Read full details: https://www.corporateleadersgroup.com/news/more-than-100-business-finance-leaders-urge-new-PM-strengthen-economy-prioritising-response-climate-nature-crises

The Turtle Lodge and Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) present Wahbanang: The Resurgence of our People – Clearing the Path for Our Survival. It commemorates the 50th

The Turtle Lodge and Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) present Wahbanang: The Resurgence of our People – Clearing the Path for Our Survival. It commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Wahbung: Our Tomorrows.

Authored by Anishinaabe, Ininiwak (Cree), and Dakota Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and Chiefs, Wahbanang shares ancestral wisdom. It offers an urgent warning and a blueprint for all peoples to uphold the Great Binding Laws of the Creator and Mother Earth. Includes a video presentation.

Wahbanang, meaning 'Going Back to the beginning,' builds on the 1971 Wahbung, which asserted First Nations' inherent rights. It originated from a 2018 Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) initiative at the Turtle Lodge. It is available for purchase here.

The FAO, through its AIM4Forests program, is assisting the Government of Guatemala in integrating Indigenous Peoples and local communities into the National Forest Monitoring System (SNMF). This

The FAO, through its AIM4Forests program, is assisting the Government of Guatemala in integrating Indigenous Peoples and local communities into the National Forest Monitoring System (SNMF). This initiative, funded by the United Kingdom, fosters dialogue for shared multi-level forest monitoring, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions.

Support in Guatemala focuses on three key areas: strengthening institutional capacities for REDD+ monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV); supporting the National Forest Inventory (NFI); and developing strategies to integrate local communities and Indigenous Peoples into the SNMF's multi-level forest monitoring framework.

Learn more about FAO's work: www.fao.org

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed in the United States. This drilling occurs in the world's most biodiverse rainforest, a vital carbon sink and home to over 400 distinct indigenous peoples.

Amazonian peoples and scientists agree: this oil must remain in the ground to protect the planet and avert catastrophic climate change. Amazon Watch supports indigenous allies by advocating for respect for their rights and territories. Based on their "FROM WELL TO WHEEL" report, they urge companies, universities, and governments to adopt Amazon-free fuel sources. Join the movement to protect the Amazon at amazonwatch.org/endamazoncrude.

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis

On June 23, 2020, a panel discussion titled "Knowledge Keepers – Part 1" took place in Canada.

In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Anishinaabe Elder Dr. David Courchene, Métis Cree knowledge keeper Maria Campbell, and Inuk professor Dr. Karla J. Williamson participated. They were joined by Canadian Ministers Carolyn Bennett, Marc Miller, and Dan Vandal.

This first installment of a two-part conversation explored various important topics for Indigenous peoples across Canada. A transcript is available.

In response to industrial assaults on their lands and cultures, the First Peoples of the Amazon have formed unprecedented alliances to protect their territories. Four Indigenous leaders from

In response to industrial assaults on their lands and cultures, the First Peoples of the Amazon have formed unprecedented alliances to protect their territories. Four Indigenous leaders from Ecuador’s Ceibo Alliance have traveled to share their stories of resistance and solutions.

They offer wisdom from their elders, revealing what is at stake for their rainforests and the planet's future. Learn how we can all become allies to protect the Amazon, its First Peoples, and life on Earth.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZLKrloN9OQ&t=3s&ab_channel=Bioneers

This FAO Technical Lecture Series webinar, part of the FAO & AUN-AFS Research Proposal Competition for Youth 2026, focuses on Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems, emphasizing Free,

This FAO Technical Lecture Series webinar, part of the FAO & AUN-AFS Research Proposal Competition for Youth 2026, focuses on Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems, emphasizing Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in nutrition research.

Presented by FAO experts Pablo Innecken and Alejandra Lizárraga Peña, the session underscores the importance of respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights and decision-making in research. It highlights how their food systems enhance biodiversity, promote healthy diets, and support climate resilience, advocating for ethical and collaborative research practices.

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