25 March 2021, Santiago, Chile/Rome – Deforestation rates are significantly lower in Indigenous and Tribal territories where governments have formally recognized collective land rights, according to a new report launched today. Jointly published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of… Read More... "New report shows Indigenous and Tribal Peoples ‘best guardians’ of forests"
Diving Indigenous People Land Rights Significantly Reduces Deforestation, says UN Report
Land rights for Indigenous and Tribal groups help lower deforestation rates, reduce biodiversity loss and avoid CO2 emissions, according to a new UN report. In Bolivia, Brazil and Colombia, securing land rights has allowed communities to avoid the equivalent annual… Read More... "Diving Indigenous People Land Rights Significantly Reduces Deforestation, says UN Report"
Indigenous peoples by far the best guardians of forests – UN report
The embattled indigenous peoples of Latin America are by far the best guardians of the regions’ forests, according to a UN report, with deforestation rates up to 50% lower in their territories than elsewhere. Protecting the vast forests is vital… Read More... "Indigenous peoples by far the best guardians of forests – UN report"
Indigenous peoples by far the best guardians of forests – UN report
Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Preserving Latin America’s forests is vital to fight the climate crisis and deforestation is lower in indigenous territories The embattled indigenous peoples of Latin America are by far the best guardians of the regions’ forests, according… Read More... "Indigenous peoples by far the best guardians of forests – UN report"
Nature loss, climate breakdown, global pandemic — who now can save life on Earth?
Delfin Ganapin, WWF Governance Practice Leader, and Lin Li, WWF Global Policy and Advocacy Director, argue that securing the rights and recognising the roles and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities are critical in creating a just, green, resilient future.… Read More... "Nature loss, climate breakdown, global pandemic — who now can save life on Earth?"
The FCC Is Allowing 5G Towers on Indigenous Land Without Tribal Consent
By Sophie Stuber The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is approving the construction of 5G towers on what could be sacred Indigenous lands without tribal consent, VICE News has found. Muscogee (Creek) Nation works on projects in 12 states across the midwest… Read More... "The FCC Is Allowing 5G Towers on Indigenous Land Without Tribal Consent"
The World’s Best Forest Guardians: Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous and local communities manage almost a quarter of the world’s lands—and that means they care for an astonishing 80 percent of Earth’s biodiversity. And no one stewards the land better: Research shows that Indigenous peoples achieve conservation results at least equal… Read More... "The World’s Best Forest Guardians: Indigenous Peoples"
Tanah adat masyarakat adat Moi: Bukan untuk perkebunan kelapa sawit
Oleh J. Septer Manufandu Tanah bagi suku Moi Sebagai Pusat Kehidupan dan Pengetahuan Suku bangsa Moi mendiami Tanah Malamoi di Kabupaten dan Kota Sorong, Raja Ampat, Tambrauw dan sebagian Sorong Selatan. Masyarakat hukum adat Moi dikelompokkan menjadi 8 sub suku… Read More... "Tanah adat masyarakat adat Moi: Bukan untuk perkebunan kelapa sawit"
Budaya lokal harus diutamakan di ajang FDS
Sentani, Jubi – Sejak dihelatnya Festival Danau Sentani (FDS) tahun 2007 masyarakat Kabupaten Jayapura mengharapkan agar konten-konten budaya lokal dari kampung-kampung lebih diprioritaskan. Tokoh masyarakat setempat, Alfredo Suebu menilai FDS belum merealisasi keinginan masyarakat lokal. Festival ini bahkan hanya dinilai… Read More... "Budaya lokal harus diutamakan di ajang FDS"
Tapanga Rarua applies for the registration of Holy (Healing) Water
DailyPost – Former MP, Willie Jimmy Tapanga Rarua, the holder of the lease title for the land on which the miracle water in Luganville, Santo, is located and his wife Alvin Tapanga Rarua have applied to the Vanuatu Financial Services… Read More... "Tapanga Rarua applies for the registration of Holy (Healing) Water"
Satgas Kuta tangkap dua warga saat nyepi
Kuta, Jubi – Satgas Pantai Kuta, Kecamatan Kuta, Provinsi Bali, menangkap dua warga Sumbawa yang melaju dengan sepeda motor menuju kawasan Kedonganan saat umat Hindu Bali sedang merayakan Hari Suci Nyepi Tahun Saka 1939. “Saat ini, kedua orang yang ditangkap… Read More... "Satgas Kuta tangkap dua warga saat nyepi"
Pemkab Intan Jaya siapkan Rp10 miliar dana perdamaian
Jakarta, Jubi – Pemerintah Kabupaten (Pemkab) Intan Jaya menyatakan, telah menyiapkan anggaran sebesar Rp10 milliar untuk penanganan konflik Pilkada yang terjadi di daerah itu. Bupati Intan Jaya, Natali Tabuni mengatakan dana untuk perdamaian digunakan untuk menyelesaikan konflik, rehabilitas rumah warga… Read More... "Pemkab Intan Jaya siapkan Rp10 miliar dana perdamaian"