Climate Global Indigenous Affairs Desk
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![collage: silhouette of Tanzania with Maasai warrior and logo of the African Commission on Human Rights]()
![collage: silhouette of Tanzania with Maasai warrior and logo of the African Commission on Human Rights]()
After violent evictions, Indigenous Maasai call human rights investigation a sham
In Tanzania, thousands of Maasai are being removed from their homelands for tourism and conservation.
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![Part of the trunk and roots of a destroyed large tree on the beach, with partly cloudy sky in the background]()
![Part of the trunk and roots of a destroyed large tree on the beach, with partly cloudy sky in the background]()
To protect marine areas, Canada must include First Nations
A new report says Indigenous management plays a key role in protecting Canada’s waters.
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![Overhead shot of a narrow river winding through sprawling green forest]()
![Overhead shot of a narrow river winding through sprawling green forest]()
The best way to save forests? Legally recognize Indigenous lands.
A new report says the key to saving Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is recognizing Indigenous territory.
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In this Swedish bestseller, a young Sámi woman fights for survival
Newly translated into English and soon to be a Netflix film, "Stolen" is a powerful novel that explores an Indigenous community threatened by climate change, racism, and violence.
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![Kayapo Indigenous protesters block highway BR-163 in Brazil with a banner that reads in Portuguese:]()
![Kayapo Indigenous protesters block highway BR-163 in Brazil with a banner that reads in Portuguese:]()
Indigenous territories in the Brazilian Amazon effectively protect forests. Why is deforestation increasing?
Even with strict regulations, protected areas lost forest to weakened environmental policies under the Bolsonaro regime.
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![Indigenous person wearing a face mask standing in a crowd, holding sign at a protest at the UN biodiversity conference]()
![Indigenous person wearing a face mask standing in a crowd, holding sign at a protest at the UN biodiversity conference]()
The world is struggling to figure out conservation. First Nations have some ideas.
Guardian programs offer one example of how governments can work with Indigenous peoples.
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![Two people protesting the forceful eviction of the Loliondo Ngorongoro Maa community by the republic of Tanzania; a banner is held by others behind them]()
![Two people protesting the forceful eviction of the Loliondo Ngorongoro Maa community by the republic of Tanzania; a banner is held by others behind them]()
Report: African countries routinely violate Indigenous peoples rights
Free, prior, and informed consent is key to safeguarding Indigenous peoples lands and livelihoods.
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![Indigenous protestors raise their fists in a large conference room]()
![Indigenous protestors raise their fists in a large conference room]()
How Indigenous people are fighting to stop ‘the biggest land grab in history’
At the UN biodiversity conference, Indigenous leaders fight to be included in 30x30 talks.
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![Group of Maasai tribesmen wearing bright red shawls and carrying sticks, walking down a dirt path, viewed from behind]()
![Group of Maasai tribesmen wearing bright red shawls and carrying sticks, walking down a dirt path, viewed from behind]()
Tanzania drops murder charges against 24 Maasai land defenders
The alleged murder occurred when state security forces tried to evict the Maasai to create a hunting preserve.
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Underfunded, understaffed, Canada’s Indigenous Services Agency is failing to protect First Nations
As climate disasters intensify, poor emergency management puts Indigenous peoples at higher risk.
