The Rights of Nature, also known as the Rights of Mother Earth, is a global movement dedicated to creating communities that respect and

The Rights of Nature, also known as the Rights of Mother Earth, is a global movement dedicated to creating communities that respect and defend nature's rights. Didier Lacaze was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) for an online campaign promoting Indigenous Voices of Sustainability. This initiative was co-sponsored by EarthSayers.tv and the Pachamama Alliance, focusing on wisdom keepers from Ecuador.

Didier and his wife, Rosa Canalos (Kichwa), founded the Sacha Warmi Center. Located on the outskirts of the Amazonian Rainforest in Ecuador's Pastaza region, this educational resource is part of PROMETRA (Promoción de la Medicina Tradicional Amazónica), a local initiative they established in 2005.

The U'wa people continue their decades-long, nonviolent struggle to protect their sacred ancestral lands from environmental destruction. While Occidental Petroleum departed in 2002, Colombia's

The U'wa people continue their decades-long, nonviolent struggle to protect their sacred ancestral lands from environmental destruction. While Occidental Petroleum departed in 2002, Colombia's national oil company Ecopetrol now intensifies oil exploration activities, particularly around the Magallanes platform.

This exploration encroaches on U'wa ancestral territory and the spiritually significant Cubogón River. U'wa spiritual leader Berito Cobaría emphasizes their ancient wisdom: oil, or "Ruiria," is the Earth's blood, and its extraction causes a slow environmental death. This perspective aligns closely with modern climate change warnings.

Read more: http://amazonwatch.org/news/2014/0417-colombias-uwa-two-decades-later-fighting-on

For millennia, Indigenous communities have been environmental guardians, using traditional knowledge to live in balance and protect flora and fauna. They safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity,

For millennia, Indigenous communities have been environmental guardians, using traditional knowledge to live in balance and protect flora and fauna. They safeguard 80% of the world's biodiversity, and protecting these lands and waters is crucial for climate mitigation, as these biodiverse areas are major carbon sinks. Indigenous peoples are the ancestral owners of nearly half the intact forest in the Amazon Basin.

Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader and co-founder of Ceibo Alliance and Amazon Frontlines, stresses that respecting Indigenous peoples' rights to their territories is vital for protecting the Amazon rainforest, our climate, and global life. Recognized by Time's 100 most influential people and a Goldman Environmental Prize winner, Nenquimo advocates against oil drilling on ancestral lands.

Learn more at Amazon Frontlines and explore more Bioneers videos.

Indigenous communities are vital guardians of Earth's biodiversity, safeguarding 80% of what remains globally. Their traditional knowledge and ancestral ownership of vast areas, including nearly

Indigenous communities are vital guardians of Earth's biodiversity, safeguarding 80% of what remains globally. Their traditional knowledge and ancestral ownership of vast areas, including nearly half of the Amazon's intact forests, are crucial for mitigating the climate crisis, as these biodiverse regions serve as major carbon sinks. Respecting Indigenous peoples' internationally recognized rights is paramount for protecting our planet's most important rainforests, climate, and life.

Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader and co-founder of Ceibo Alliance and Amazon Frontlines, champions this cause. Named one of Time's 100 most influential people and a Goldman Environmental Prize winner, she fights against oil drilling on ancestral lands. Learn more about Amazon Frontlines and explore Bioneers videos.

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Series, Dialogue 3: Braiding Ways of Knowing" featured Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of *Braiding Sweetgrass*, in conversation with Dr. Nancy Turner. They

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Series, Dialogue 3: Braiding Ways of Knowing" featured Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of *Braiding Sweetgrass*, in conversation with Dr. Nancy Turner. They explored how Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing can be integrated, drawing from Dr. Kimmerer's work on traditional ecological knowledge and moss ecology.

Project founders Miles Richardson, Dr. David Suzuki, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. joined the discussion. They connected Dr. Kimmerer's insights to the project's objective: building better relationships across diverse knowledge systems and achieving improved stewardship outcomes.

For more information, visit waysofknowingforum.ca/dialogue3 and turtlelodge.org.

Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and author of the bestselling "Finding the Mother Tree," is a world-renowned pioneer in plant communication and

Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and author of the bestselling "Finding the Mother Tree," is a world-renowned pioneer in plant communication and intelligence. Her groundbreaking research reveals the complex ways trees interact and communicate through below-ground fungal networks, which are crucial for forests’ resiliency, adaptability, and recovery.

Simard’s work has far-reaching implications for managing and healing forests from human impacts, including climate change. She discusses the dire global consequences of logging old-growth rainforests and advocates for nature-based solutions that combine Western science and Indigenous knowledge to preserve and care for these invaluable ecosystems for future generations.

Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Beyond Plastics, launched in January 2019 from Bennington College, is dedicated to ending plastic pollution. It unites environmental policy experts with grassroots advocates to build an effective

Beyond Plastics, launched in January 2019 from Bennington College, is dedicated to ending plastic pollution. It unites environmental policy experts with grassroots advocates to build an effective movement.

The organization leverages deep policy and advocacy expertise to drive institutional, economic, and societal changes. Their work addresses the severe health, climate, and environmental impacts of plastic production and disposal. Beyond Plastics educates the public, policymakers, and media; encourages businesses to eliminate single-use plastics; trains student leaders; and works to block new plastic manufacturing and burning facilities. This comprehensive approach aims to inspire action from individuals, corporations, and governments.

Alejandro Aravena's architectural philosophy is to "bring the community into the process." Ten years ago, when tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, he found inspiration in

Alejandro Aravena's architectural philosophy is to "bring the community into the process." Ten years ago, when tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, he found inspiration in favelas. Instead of small units in large buildings, he designed flexible "half-homes" that each family could expand. This complex problem found a simple solution through direct collaboration with the families themselves.

Aravena showcases three projects where clever rethinking led to beautiful, beneficial design. Learn more at Alejandro Aravena's website, or follow TED on Twitter and Facebook.

Yurok leader Sammy Gensaw III shares his experiences in ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River. He discusses how ancestral wisdom, modern science, and activism were crucial for

Yurok leader Sammy Gensaw III shares his experiences in ecological and cultural revival along the Klamath River. He discusses how ancestral wisdom, modern science, and activism were crucial for dam removal, highlighting Indigenous leadership’s role in rekindling connections to land and water for a resilient future.

Gensaw, a leader in environmental and cultural preservation, directs the Ancestral Guard, a nonprofit teaching traditional fishing and farming to Indigenous youth. His work, rooted in food sovereignty and community resilience, began with the Klamath Justice Coalition’s historic dam removal project. He is also featured in the documentary "Gather."

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore more talks: www.bioneers.org

Indigenous knowledge provides crucial climate solutions. In Oklahoma, amidst extensive fracking, Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation) and her community, supported by WECAN, are constructing the

Indigenous knowledge provides crucial climate solutions. In Oklahoma, amidst extensive fracking, Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation) and her community, supported by WECAN, are constructing the Earthen Lodge. This project, rooted in Indigenous wisdom, fosters food sovereignty and climate resilience, aiming for seventh-generation survival.

Stewarded by the Pa'tha'ta Women's Society, the Lodge offers safe harbor during climate disasters, space for cultural teachings, and sustainable food and medicine. It addresses decades of oil pollution, supporting community strength against fossil fuel extraction and climate disruption. Learn more about the Earthen Lodge Project: wecaninternational.org/earthen-lodge-project