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In the mountainous landscapes of Thako Subdistrict, nestled within the forested highlands of Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, a single piece of land can exist under multiple realities at…

“For many years, we watched outsiders come and go, each with promises to bring back life to our hills,” shared an elder from the Maragoli Hills, her voice steady yet…

The world is full of challenges, as well as solutions. Locally led initiatives on the ground are labs that demonstrate how it is possible to address waste, food insecurity and…

Like Indigenous Peoples, rural communities also possess traditional knowledge associated with their territory, such as the use of medicinal plants with health and beauty benefits, or techniques for soil and…

A solitary reindeer bull with imposing antlers and an aura of composed strength is a common motif when artists set about to paint reindeer. This is true, even for Sámi…

As the Network of Indigenous Women for the Defence of the Sea (RDM), comprising women from 11 territories and five indigenous seafaring peoples in Chile – the Diaguita, Chango, Mapuche…

Shimmering waves rush to pristine shores dotted with spectacular waterfalls and wilderness. Amadiba, on South Africa's Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape, is a land of natural beauty, a land…

Nanri Island, located in Fujian Province, China, has undergone rapid socio-ecological transformation since the late 2010s. The island first developed onshore wind infrastructure, followed by offshore wind farms and, more…

Across Sabah, Indigenous Peoples (Orang Asal) have long managed forests, rivers, wildlife, and water catchments through customary governance systems and traditional ecological knowledge. However, many of these territories remain insufficiently…

Every evening, a small group of villagers sets out on patrol along the banks of the Dikhu River in Mokokchung District, moving quietly through the forest with alert determination. Their…