Climate Indigenous Affairs
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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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![Side by side images of the cover of the book]()
![Side by side images of the cover of the book]()
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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![Collage: President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with yellow diamond and blue circle from Brazil flag behind him; a tree and tree stump on either side]()
![Collage: President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with yellow diamond and blue circle from Brazil flag behind him; a tree and tree stump on either side]()
Brazil’s new president faces ‘scorched earth scenario’ left behind by Bolsonaro
For environmental protections in Brazil, a long rebuilding process lies ahead.
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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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![Screenshot from Avatar 2 of Māori inspired blue people]()
![Screenshot from Avatar 2 of Māori inspired blue people]()
Avatar: The Way of Water or how not to make Indigenous futurism movies
There's a reason Indigenous groups are calling for a boycott of the film.
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![a diver looks at bleached coral]()
![a diver looks at bleached coral]()
Countries reach sweeping deal to protect nature
Now, can they actually implement it?
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![a black dog with a red collar]()
![a black dog with a red collar]()
Dogs are sniffing out a legacy of pollution on the Blackfeet nation
Strange diseases are spreading in Blackfeet Country. Can canines track down the culprits?
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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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![An aerial view of a uranium mine in the middle of a dense forest.]()
![An aerial view of a uranium mine in the middle of a dense forest.]()
The time is right to ban uranium mining in the Grand Canyon. But the Senate needs to hurry.
To get it done this year, senators need to vote by January 3.
