David Kaimowitz, Senior Forestry Officer at FAO stated that “We cannot protect forests without Indigenous Peoples. We know that forests do better when indigenous land rights are respected, with lowe

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Clara Mottura
Clara Mottura

David Kaimowitz, Senior Forestry Officer at FAO stated that “We cannot protect forests without Indigenous Peoples. We know that forests do better when indigenous land rights are respected, with lowe

3 years ago

David Kaimowitz, Senior Forestry Officer at FAO stated that “We cannot protect forests without Indigenous Peoples. We know that forests do better when indigenous land rights are respected, with lower deforestation rates and carbon emissions. Without them, we cannot win the race to save the planet.”

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The article is written by Kivi Lydia Vito who belongs to the Sumi Naga tribe and is a member of The Indegenous.