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Alarming evidence shows massive deforestation continues in Saamaka territories

31 October 2024

Between June and September 2024, a 57% increase in forest cover loss has been recorded in Saamaka territory, compared to rates observed in the previous 6 years

77% of deforestation inside Saamaka territory has occurred after the 2007 Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) ruling in favour of the Saamaka People.

A call for the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

A call for the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

29 October 2024

In the crucial context of the COP16 on Biodiversity, the International Working Group for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI) extends a heartfelt invitation to organizations around the world to join our voice in defense of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI). Sign this petition and let's work together to ensure that governments include PIACI in their National Strategies and Action Plans on Biodiversity.

International Statement: World Bank Out of Land!

13 May 2024

On the opening day of the World Bank’s 2024 Land Conference, organizations of small-scale food producers, Indigenous Peoples, workers, grassroots communities, and civil society denounce the World Bank as a major actor of land grabbing and ecosystem destruction. They call for effective measures to realize the right to land and territories, including agrarian reform.

Grant Solicitation: Support for Environmental Defenders

07 May 2024

ILRG II seeks concept papers for the Environmental Defenders Grant Fund, designed to support environmental defender organizations with the resources necessary to enhance their impact in addressing the land-related root cause of threats, and ensure the long-term sustainability of their vital work: Grant Solicitation: ILRG II-RFA-001 (site.com).

Call for nominations to the Equator Prize 2024 Nominate now!

Call for nominations to the Equator Prize 2024 Nominate now!

25 January 2024

This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives that showcase how action on nature, led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, can provide effective climate solutions, and demonstrate effective pathways to transform our global systems for people and Planet. Winning initiatives will be honored for their successes in protecting, restoring, and/or sustainably managing nature for nature-positive development outcomes.

Lessons from Africa Climate Summit: We need to listen more to pastoralists and farmers

23 September 2023

Sometimes at high-level international events, like the Africa Climate Summit held in early September 2023, we do not have the opportunity to, or forget to, include the voices of people who are going through the very issues discussed.

Climate change making Bangladesh's floods worse

Climate change making Bangladesh's floods worse

23 June 2023

Excessive and erratic rainfall has caused devastating flooding, hitting parts of Bangladesh hard. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said there will be no quick respite for the country.

Indonesia’s mangrove restoration will run out of land well short of target, study warns

Mangrove planting on the coast of Ambon Island, Indonesia

Indonesia’s mangrove restoration will run out of land well short of target, study warns

09 March 2023

Indonesia's mangrove restoration plan faces a major hurdle, with less than a third of the target area is actually viable for restoration.

One of the World’s Most Dangerous Places Is About to Have One of Its Most Important Mines

Smoke rises after the Indian Army blew up a land mine in Jammu and Kashmir

One of the World’s Most Dangerous Places Is About to Have One of Its Most Important Mines

28 February 2023

India discovered an enormous deposit of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir regions

The green veins of our concrete cities

28 February 2023

It’s Saturday morning. Children, teens, homemakers, senior citizens and other residents have gathered, all ready to work for a common goal: to reclaim this green space for their community. The diverse group hatches their plans under an awning that protects them from the sun, the kind that warms your shoulders and the spirit. Their mission is clear. This land—which at first glance seems completely abandoned—deserves a second chance, and they are here to provide it. They put on gloves because of the risks involved, and get cracking.