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Demand for land, mezcal and tourism have fuelled ecosystem loss. Indigenous communities are leading reforestation in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, one of the most biodiverse and culturally rich states in Mexico, is home to 8405 vascular plants, 190 mammals, 736 birds, and 16...
Facing illegal logging, mining and extractive industries, Indigenous communities form “La Guardia Indígena” to defend the Amazon
In the face of environmental destruction and illegal activities perpetuated by drug trafckers, fshing and mining companies, the Shipibo-Konibo-Xetebo are taking action to protect...
Indigenous Communities in Congo claim Justice in loss of forests due to climate change
Indigenous communities in the DR Congo have decried threats to the forests of the Congo Basin, which has increasingly come under pressure from timber...
Kenyan indigenous communities urge halt to forest eviction amid COVID-19 risks
Representatives of Kenyan indigenous communities on Thursday urged a halt on evictions meant to promote conservation of forests and woodlands amid threats posed by...
