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The FSC Indigenous Foundation will attend the UNCCD COP16 to promote Indigenous land rights and solutions to combat desertification
› Read moreLenca Indigenous Women lead cultural revitalization and economic empowerment
› Read moreThe creation of the Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8j and international partnerships pave the way for an active participation of Indigenous Peoples at COP30 in Brazil in 2025
› Read moreFSC Indigenous Foundation engagement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan
› Read moreLearn about América Anayelli Olguín’s journey bridging technology and ancestral knowledge
› Read moreAt COP16 the FSC Indigenous Foundation signed an agreement with the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)
› Read moreWe are excited to sign an agreement with the Ogiek Peoples Development Program at COP16 to expand our collaboration with and for the Ogiek Peoples and their forests.
› Read moreAt COP16, the FSC Indigenous Foundation and REPALEAC signed agreement to implement new activities with and for Indigenous Peoples in the Congo Basin
› Read moreLet's learn how to live in peace with nature from the world's best biodiversity stewards.
› Read moreRead blogs from Indigenous youth leaders on their experiences at the summit and how they will carry this knowledge to their communities.
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation welcomes Ms. Bhattacharjee to the FSC family.
› Read moreJoin us at Climate Week New York to connect with the value of Indigenous knowledge and territories
› Read moreIndigenous youth from around the world will attend the One Young World Summit and join our youth network
› Read moreCentral African Indigenous leaders gather for training on advocacy, leadership, communication, and project management in Douala, Cameroon.
› Read moreIndigenous women’s organizations of Quetzaltenango and Totonicapán, Guatemala gathered to share knowledge, experiences, and strategies, and dialogue with stakeholders.
› Read moreThe course will contribute to the rights and sustainable development of Indigenous Peoples in Central America.
› Read more32 women participated in a workshop on leadership, negotiation and group dynamics for their management of Indigenous businesses
› Read moreThe campaign will break false stereotypes and strengthen Indigenous women’s identity and leadership.
› Read moreAll about this alliance to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs through a program that promotes a win-win exchange.
› Read moreEighty women leaders gathered to exchange experiences and knowledge
› Read moreThe Shipibo and Belgica communities protect their ancestral lands with Indigenous knowledge.
› Read moreWe create a toolkit to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in entrepreneurship support for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
› Read moreApply to attend the One Young World Summit in Montréal, Canada and exchange experience with young leaders from around the world.
› Read moreRead our statement at the UNPFII 2024: Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ Self-Determination: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices.
› Read moreWe congratulate our FSC-IF Council Chair for this prestigious position
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation and Ogiek Peoples Development Program support a journey to Indigenous women’s socio-economic transformation.
› Read moreCenter represents resilience, recognition, and preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
› Read moreLearn how preserving, revitalizing and promoting Indigenous languages contributes to environmental stewardship
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation facilitated this collaboration to foster partnerships, knowledge exchange, and economic development with culture and identity.
› Read moreAt COP28, Indigenous women leaders from Africa, Mesoamerica and Asia share perceptions of climate change and their actions to resist its effects.
› Read moreAt COP 28 side event Indigenous leaders discussed empowering Indigenous communities with financial resources and inclusive carbon markets to scale up climate solutions.
› Read moreLanguage is a tool that empowers and promotes participation in crucial global discussions.
› Read moreWe spoke with the Indigenous student who hopes to merge technology with ancestral wisdom.
› Read moreSatnam’s wealth of experience and dedication to Indigenous empowerment will play a pivotal role in advancing our shared mission of responsible forest management and sustainable practices in Canada.
› Read moreIndigenous women from around the world are on the frontline against climate change.
› Read moreFour Indigenous territories in Panama initiated a process of collective elaboration of new Organic Charters and Internal Regulations.
› Read moreTakeaways from Africa Climate Summit and Climate Week 2023
› Read moreIndigenous women’s leadership and teamwork were important to achieve his historic act
› Read moreAs guardians of 25% of the world's land, our knowledge holds the answers to tackle climate challenges through collaborative, multisectoral efforts.
› Read morePhotography is one of the innovative Indigenous solutions when it comes to young photographers like Álex Pérez Ventura. Get to know his work.
› Read moreSara Omi, Coordinator of the Economic Empowerment Plan for Indigenous Women of Panama, will speak about the FSC Indigenous Foundation and our Indigenous Peoples Alliance for Rights and Development (IPARD) Program
› Read moreJoin us in meeting Kevin Ochieng Onyango, a participant in the latest edition of our Indigenous Innovative Solutions photo contest. This is the first in a series of profiles highlighting the winners and exploring their journeys and achievements beyond the contest. Get inspired by their remarkable work and discover the impact they continue to make.
› Read moreThe Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Mesoamerican Climate Week 2023 will convene multi-sector actors to discuss and optimize climate change actions for the protection of our forests, people, and future.
› Read moreAfter eight months of work, the Naso Comarca has created an Organic Charter that reflects its cultural values and the protection of Mother Earth.
› Read moreDiscover the ancestral practices of the Ixtlán de Juárez community to manage their forests and protect their biological diversity.
› Read moreIndigenous Peoples worldwide voice urgency to fight deforestation with high-integrity and inclusive carbon markets.
› Read moreOur Strategy was developed by, with, and for Indigenous Peoples to promote and support Indigenous-led actions and solutions.
› Read moreAt a UNPFII side event, Indigenous leaders and partners discuss an Indigenous-led strategy to protect Mother Earth guided by Indigenous vision, practices, and ancestral knowledge.
› Read moreThe Organic Charter is fundamental to legalize and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ rights in a territory
› Read moreIndigenous women of the Emberá Ipetí community preserve and share their ancestral knowledge
› Read moreOn International Women's Day, we share the words of Indigenous Women about the importance of this knowledge for the rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples.
› Read moreWe received applicants from Indigenous Peoples passionate about creating meaningful changes for their communities around the world.
› Read moreExpert Degree empowers 44 Indigenous community leaders from Latin America to create and support agendas for change
› Read moreIndigenous leaders discuss traditional knowledge, successful Indigenous businesses, and Indigenous women's rights.
› Read moreWe strengthened partnerships with and for Indigenous Peoples to confront and mitigate the global climate crisis.
› Read moreAt COP27, Indigenous leaders, USAID, and the FSC-IF discuss why co-creation with Indigenous Peoples is key for effective climate action.
› Read moreAt COP27, Indigenous leaders and partners shared successful cases of Indigenous participation in REDD+ strategies as part of the NDCs in Costa Rica and Peru
› Read moreAt COP27, FSC-IF signed Memorandums of Understanding with organizations and networks to identify and promote Indigenous-based solutions to the challenges facing our world.
› Read moreAt COP27, Indigenous women from Africa, Mesoamerica, and South America discuss how they are leading climate agendas with their traditional knowledge
› Read moreIndigenous leaders, donors, and NGOs discussed Indigenous-led finance at COP27
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation celebrates the launch of the Indigenous Women of Panama’s Economic Empowerment Plan and is supporting its implementation.
› Read moreIndigenous leaders, donors, and NGOs discussed Indigenous-led finance models and funding initiatives at a Climate Week New York event.
› Read moreThe Congress was a space for dialogue, reflection, empowerment and spirituality among Guna women.
› Read moreA few months before COP27 and as part of its strategy to strengthen the capacities of Indigenous Organizations around the world and catalyze holistic self-development, the FSC-IF developed a training workshop on climate change negotiation.
› Read moreNative American Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America discuss successful Indigenous-led tourism models
› Read more“Indigenous Voices” is a podcast produced by the FSC Indigenous Foundation, dedicated especially to highlight the vision and perspectives of the Indigenous Peoples of the world.
› Read moreA conversation with Basiru Isa of REPALEAC on the challenges of Indigenous Peoples’ recognition, rights, and natural resources.
› Read moreMembers speak about how we can join forces to find solutions for the challenges facing Indigenous Peoples.
› Read moreIndigenous communicators and photographers from around the world participated in the "Indigenous Innovative Solutions" contest to raise awareness of the messages and stories from their communities.
› Read moreConnection and exchange between Native American Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America on challenges, lessons learned, and innovative models.
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation participated in the “First Regional Forestry and Sustainable Landscapes Congress” seeking to build a joint multisectoral agenda to combat the climate crises by the sustainable management of forests and biodiversity through the vision and needs of the Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
› Read moreRenowned photographers from around the world will select the winning photos.
› Read moreWe know that the best way to defend the rights and promote the solutions created by Indigenous Peoples is for Indigenous Peoples to communicate their own visions, with their own words and images.
› Read moreThree members of the FSC-IF Council will be speaking at conference aimed to take stock of the situation of the world's forests
› Read moreSara Omi speaks about her journey and the importance of empowering Indigenous women and girls.
› Read moreFSC-IF and USAID co-organized two listening sessions for Indigenous leaders worldwide to share inputs on USAID’s new Climate Strategy.
› Read moreThe FSC Indigenous Foundation convened a workshop with academics and experts in the field of Indigenous economies.
› Read more“We will support indigenous communities in providing innovative solutions to global challenges through FSC's multi-stakeholder platform”.
› Read moreThe Indigenous Peoples Alliance for Rights and Development aims to create solutions to empower world’s Indigenous Peoples with long-term capacity to manage, develop, and govern their territories based on the principles of self-determined development, traditional practices, environmental conservation, and respect to their customary rights.
› Read moreTo give a voice to Indigenous Peoples on the continued management and preservation of the world’s forests, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has established the FSC Indigenous Foundation.
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