Forest governance by indigenous and tribal peoples. An opportunity for climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean Abstract: The document summarizes the report that, based on a review of more than 250 studies, demonstrates the importance and urgency of climate action to protect the forests of the indigenous and tribal territories of Latin America …
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KENYA ¿Qué haría una comunidad si un día se diera cuenta de que su lengua podría desaparecer para siempre y con ella la memoria y la historia de su tribu? Este fue el reto que asumió el grupo Gurapau del condado de Marsabit (Kenia) para evitar que su lengua, El-molo, cayera en el olvido. El …
KENYA What would a community do if it one day realized that their language might vanish forever and with it the memory and history of their tribe? This was the challenge that the Gurapau Group in Marsabit County, Kenya, took on in order to keep their language, El-molo, from fading into oblivion. The group commenced …
By Amy Beck RSF’S AMY BECK SPEAKS WITH MARIANA LOPEZ OF PAWANKA FUND AND ALAN ZULCH OF TAMALPAIS TRUST ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AROUND THE GLOBE. Amy: Could each of you tell me about yourself and your current work to build a more equitable economy? Mariana: I’m the Program Director for the Pawanka Fund which started …
Respecting Land, Indigenous Culture, and Human Creativity Leer más »
Indigenous women are custodians of their communities’ traditions and natural resources, but they are also among the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized peoples. On International Day of Indigenous Peoples, learn more about the challenges indigenous women face, and how they play key roles in their communities and countries, and contribute to peace building and sustainable …
Una historia desde Bangladesh Los jumia/jhumia son cultivadores dedicados a la agricultura de ladera que ha sido una práctica tradicional en las colinas de Chittagong, en Bangladesh. El jum o cultivo itinerante ha sido el único medio de vida para alrededor del 50% de los agricultores marginales y sin tierra que viven en las colinas …
Bangladesh Story The jumia/jhumia are cultivators engaged in hillside agriculture which has been a traditional practice in Chittagong Hill Tracks in Bangladesh. Jum or shifting cultivation has been the only livelihood means for around 50% of the marginal and landless farmers living in the remote hills, which has been regarded by the government and some …
Traditional Knowledge is Tool for Resiliency and Food Security Leer más »
Because of the current health and economic crisis, indigenous women responded to combat the effects of COVID-19. An alternative for women and their families is to grow vegetables and medicinal plants. The garden is located in Valle de Chalco, Mexico. It was built in the framework of the international day of indigenous women in 2020. …
XICO Community Urban Garden: Let’s Take Care of Ourselves in Community Leer más »
Dialogue with Indigenous Youth: How do we strengthen our food in our territories? There were working tables where young people analyzed traditional foods, and it was concluded that young people have to strengthen our own food. Young people must raise awareness about our food habits, so that traditional production systems are also maintained. We have …
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Food Sovereignty from the perspective of Indigenous Women: recovering past dialogues to build a better tomorrow. Dr. Mirna Cunningham – Ceremony of 40 years of FAO representation in LAC. May 14, 2018. Mirna: Timni Yamni (good afternoon), I greet you in the Miskitu language and I bring you greetings from the grandfathers, grandmothers, young people, …
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