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Indigenous Voices Rising: Challenging Narratives and Shaping the Future of Media in Asia

Indigenous Voices Rising: Challenging Narratives and Shaping the Future of Media in Asia

The "Community Journalism Through Audio Storytelling" project, led by Amanda W. Mojilip, aims to bridge the gap in media representation by empowering youth to share their perspectives on critical issues such as biodiversity, climate change, and socioeconomic challenges.

Position Statement on Banks’ Responsibilities Regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Biodiversity

Position Statement on Banks’ Responsibilities Regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Biodiversity

Such commitments must be memorialized in robust policies, implemented in a way that truly monitors and protects the rights of Environmental Defenders affected by bank-financed activities, in line with Target 22 of the GBF, which aims to ensure access to justice, among other things, related to biodiversity by Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Tribal Nations Gather in Alaska to Discuss Climate Change Solutions

Tribal Nations Gather in Alaska to Discuss Climate Change Solutions

A question posed during the session was, “How has climate change impacted tribal communities' ability to maintain their cultural practices?” Responses highlighted the diverse experiences of attendees, with one noting the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the decline in tree productivity, while another emphasized that rising water temperatures have jeopardized salmon survival.

Implementing Target 15 of the KM-GBF: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Rights, Biodiversity, and the Energy Transition

Implementing Target 15 of the KM-GBF: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Rights, Biodiversity, and the Energy Transition

When the right to FPIC is respected and operationalized to minimum standards articulated in the UNDRIP, Indigenous Peoples’ have full participation in projects that impact them and decision-making authority to protect their lands, cultures, and ecosystems.