The journey of Our Village

Harnessing Power for Change

Dr. Mustaga Ali passionately calls for everyone to use the power they have to inspire positive change and uplift those who are often overlooked or unheard.

Who Truly Benefits from Deforestation?

Zenzi shines a light on the complex web of interests involving investors and markets, prompting reflection on the need for accountability and responsible practices in the face of environmental degradation.

Senator Liz Kruger’s Call to Environmental Action

In the aftermath of major wildfires in Canada that plunged New York City into an orange haze, the severity of the environmental impact became impossible to ignore. Senator Kruger shares how the collective realization prompted lawmakers to take swift action, introducing significant environmental bills for the Senate, including the NY Deforestation Free Act.

Indigenous Leadership to Address Conservation Challenges

In 2020, during the pandemic, as many foreign investors fled the country, local Maasai communities stepped in and took the management and leadership of the conservancies into their hands.

Defending Home

Through poignant reflections on family, love and stories, Elizabeth shares the transformative potential of stories to foster healing, hope and interconnectedness.

Voices for Change

In the face of the climate emergency, as declared in Brazil’s ATL (Free Land Camp), Indigenous Peoples’ voices become a crucial call to action. As the COP28 and COP16 approach, their mission is clear: to speak out against the financiers of agribusiness, deforestation, and violence.

A Global Movement Led by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

A global movement led by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, with support from numerous NGOs, has driven corporations to adopt no deforestation, exploitation, or exploitation of peat forests policies. Many corporations have voluntarily embraced transparency, tracing their supply chains to showcase responsible practices. However, these commitments remain voluntary.

The NY Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act is not a Radical Idea

It is time for New York State to take a lead in climate justice. Despite Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities being responsible for safeguarding over 80% of the world’s biodiversity, their lands and rights are constantly threatened for the sake of global consumption.

The Solution for Carbon Finance Initiatives

So protecting forests is one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to address the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human health. These efforts must be scaled up to meet biodiversity and climate goals, and the voluntary carbon market could be a major source of funding for forest protection and restoration.

Could the Carbon Market be a Major Source of Funding for Forest Protection?

So protecting forests is one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to address the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and human health. These efforts must be scaled up to meet biodiversity and climate goals, and the voluntary carbon market could be a major source of funding for forest protection and restoration.

Demanding Our Rightful Place at the Table

Indigenous Peoples continue to face exclusion from decision-making processes.

A Path to Reconciliation

The path to Reconciliation starts with a collective acknowledgment of the Loss and Damage experienced by Indigenous Communities. It’s not merely about participation but also about embracing our shared reality and addressing power dynamics.

Shifting Perspectives

Indigenous Peoples are not mere beneficiaries they are partners and collaborators

Something Within the System is Broken

There is a palpable sense that something is profoundly broken within our system.

The Systems That Perpetuate This Problem

It is crucial to address the systems that perpetuate the very problems we face.

Positivity is a Privilege

Indigenizing is a multifaceted approach aimed at recognizing and honoring Indigenous peoples’ knowledge, wisdom, and contributions, while challenging and transforming systems of oppression and marginalization that have historically suppressed their cultural identities and ways of life.

The Wrong People In Power

Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires concerted efforts from individuals, communities, corporations, and governments to address effectively.