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As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN

The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased Misinformation

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased MisinformationJaimie Williams speaking at the U.N. today on the harm by A.I. data centers. &q...

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in Geneva

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in GenevaBy Brenda Norrell, Censored News, July 13, 2026Christine Diindiisi McCleave, PhD, Turtle Mountain Anishina...

For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

Indigenous leaders say true peace requires self-determination and respect for their rights.

A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.

Delegates Push for Greater Accountability, Community Inclusion as GEF Crosses Major Environmental Milestones

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 1 (IPS) - While the Global Environment Facility (GEF) said its eighth replenishment cycle (GEF-8) was about to exceed environmental targets for biodive...

Indigenous Climate Action: Request for Proposals: Website Developer

Headquarters: Canada URL: http://indigenousclimateaction.com Request for Proposal: Website Redesign & Development  June 4, 2026 Introduction Indigenous Climate Action (...

The Implementation Project at the 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

The Implementation Project (TIP) attended the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues from April 20 to May 1, 2026, to support Tribal leaders in ens...

GEF-8 Assembly Welcomes New Green Pledges, Highlights Old Access Barriers

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, May 31 (IPS) - The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) opened today amid a sharp divide, with donor nations urging broader and increase...

Reimagining Eco-Justice: South Asian Jesuits Move Toward Advocacy

Brazil’s Indigenous Communities Receive $9M in GEF Funding to Protect Lands, Traditions Under Threat

BELÉM, Brazil, May 21 (IPS) - On Brazil’s northeastern coast, the Indigenous community, Tremembé da Barra do Mundaú, lives on a preserved stretch of land shaped by mangroves, dune...

New GEF Project Raises Hope for Change in India’s Indigenous Lake Community

DUMBOORNAGAR, India and SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 24 (IPS) - At dawn, when the waters of Dumboor Lake lie still under a pale grey sky, Santo Chakma, 63, nudges his narrow wooden...

Q&A: Why Climate Politics Cannot Be Separated From Indigenous Sovereignty and Justice

June 23, 2026 | Source: Eco-Business | by Tom Baxter Across the world, Indigenous Peoples are confronting pressures old and new – shrinking civic space, armed conflict, renewed mi...

Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to Indigenous-led projects

Edgar Villanueva says that Indigenous communities have solutions to environmental problems but struggle to access funding. The post Indigenous Earth Fund distributes $5 million to...

Beyond the United Nations — Reclaiming Integrity and Purpose in Global Governance

NEW YORK, July 3 (IPS) - At the Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Asia Network for Diversity and Inclusion (www.UN-ANDI.org) on 21 May 2026, I was invited to share my r...

In AI race, Indigenous values could guide environmental issues, researchers suggest

Nicole Horseherder has seen the impacts of unsustainable development on Indigenous communities. A Navajo environmental activist and co-founder of Tó Nizhóní Ání (Sacred Water Speak...

Papua New Guinea Bets on Indigenous Communities to Protect 700,000 Hectares of Highlands

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 11 (IPS) - The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved USD 6.4 million for a new conservation initiative in Papua New Guinea that seeks to prote...

In Peru and Brazil, extractivism threatens Indigenous people in isolation: Report

Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI) in the Yavarí-Tapiche Territorial Corridor, one of the largest contiguous, intact forests in the Amazon and ho...

As Three COPs Converge, Leaders at GEF Council Call for Unified Global Action

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 2 (IPS) - On day 2 of the Global Environment Facility’s 71st Council Meeting, which focused on process and procedure, a clear message emerged: global e...

Indigenous Data Sovereignty

As Indigenous nations expand housing projects in B.C., new initiative helps industry navigate opportunities

Indigenous nations are leading some of B.C.'s largest housing projects. A new report and resource hub explores how real estate professionals can engage more effectively with Indige...

MДЃori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds

A sweeping national climate assessment argues that exclusion from decision-making has amplified Indigenous vulnerability to floods, storms, and erosion.

Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution, report finds

Indigenous lands are recognized as crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. New research shows their health is a direct result of the people who inhabit and steward them.

New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitme...