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Indonesia has announced an ambitious pledge to recognize Indigenous and customary community rights to 3.5 million acres of forest by 2029—a promise that would quadruple the country’s officially recognized customary forests. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni unveiled the plan at…
The upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil is poised to make history with unprecedented Indigenous participation. More than 3,000 Indigenous leaders from around the world have registered for the November 10-21 summit in Belém, Brazil—a city that serves as the…
In the mountainous villages of northern Thailand, a health crisis unfolds each year as thick smoke blankets communities like Nong Krating. “The sky gets dark, it’s uncomfortable when we breathe,” explains Sawattiphon Wongkasettakon, a former village deputy chief, describing how…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has captured international attention with ambitious environmental promises: achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035 and eliminating coal power within 15 years. These bold commitments from one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters sparked hope for…
As world leaders prepare for next week’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, tiny Suriname is punching well above its weight in global climate discussions. This South American nation of just 600,000 people has achieved something remarkable: it’s one of only…
After two decades of legal battles, Bolivia’s Tacana II Indigenous people have secured official title to their ancestral homeland—a victory that comes with ongoing challenges. The 272,379-hectare territory in La Paz province serves as crucial habitat for over 50 vulnerable…
As world leaders prepare for COP30 climate talks, where tropical forests will take center stage, experts are calling for a fundamental shift from simply fighting deforestation to actively redesigning forest protection systems. Last year alone, fires destroyed over three million…
