The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination,

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination, sovereignty, and amplifying Indigenous youth voices.

Cultural Survival is attending, interviewing delegates about their self-determined priorities and readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.

This coverage was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring interviewee Waniya Locke (Diné/Lakota/Ashinabe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

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The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Sonner Geriya (Khwe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori).

Music included "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

This episode explores reuse and repair, critical aspects of a circular economy. While the Global North is slowly adopting these practices, African businesses have long maximized material use

This episode explores reuse and repair, critical aspects of a circular economy. While the Global North is slowly adopting these practices, African businesses have long maximized material use through creative strategies.

Despite clear benefits, reuse and repair haven't gained widespread traction in the Global North. However, African companies offer valuable lessons with their innovative approaches to material usage.

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Part two of our Ellen MacArthur Foundation series explores the psychology of ownership and the sustainable alternatives offered by the circular economy.

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