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Into The Wabanaki is a guide for anyone who wants to connect and care for the forest. Just like the forest, the guidebook follows the four seasons. Each chapter is packed with information about the beautiful flora and fauna that you share the forest with, the impact of natural disturbances and climate change, and the actions you can take to make a positive impact on the environment. Think of this guidebook like an ecosystem — it considers everything from the landscape to the distinct stands in your forest, as well as the soil, plants, and animals that make it their home. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of the Forest Guide or would like to download the digital version, head on over to: https://lnkd.in/etYuJp4U

We are about to finish a book co-created with wood-cutters of Panabaj Canton, in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. I have read a lot about environmental peacebuilding, but their reflections, the way they link their wisdom, knowledge(s), identity, history and culture to the environment has taught me more than a bunch of articles. Environmental peacebuilding from the bottom-up, from unfolding different interpretations and bonds with nature, risk, peace , weelbeing. People may think this is about romanticising indigenous communities, but is is about creating spaces for dialogue and sharing differents ways of feeling-thinking with territories. #Ixchelproject #environmentalpeacebuilding #doingresearchasawayofbeinginthisworld

Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we recognize that enduring conservation must actively involve people and partners linked to the natural systems we protect. This drove the creation of the Voice, Choice and Action (VCA) Framework, designed with respect for Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ connections to the natural world. The VCA aims to address deep-rooted challenges and support the visions of Indigenous and local communities that partner with TNC. Read about the VCA main strategies here: https://nature.ly/4df9yRj

Read about the Voice, Choice and Action main strategies here: https://nature.ly/4df9yRj

#DYK? Indigenous Peoples' territories encompass 28% of the globe and contain 11% of the world's forests. To increase awareness, August 9 commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zvUTyf #IndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Why are we here? What do we do? If you were also wondering what the Community of Practice Indigenous Conservation Standard Projects does - we developed this two pager outlining the intent and goals of our network. For copies of this document in French, Spanish, Portuguese and Bahasa please visit our homepage https://lnkd.in/eGfpf8gv #conservation #conservationstandards #indigenous #30x30

Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we recognize that enduring conservation must actively involve people and partners linked to the natural systems we protect. This drove the creation of the Voice, Choice and Action (VCA) Framework, designed with respect for Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ connections to the natural world. The VCA aims to address deep-rooted challenges and support the visions of Indigenous and local communities that partner with TNC. Read about the VCA main strategies here: https://nature.ly/4df9yRj

A beyond-human-centric approach: In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to recognise the legal rights of nature in its constitution. A river in New Zealand has become the first in the world to be granted the same legal rights as a person, to be recognised as a living entity. Increasingly, organisations are appointing Nature on their #Board, ensuring that Nature's voice is in the room when decisions get made. This paradigm is not new: it is part of the wisdom of #indigenous people who regard humans as one with and equal to the mountains, the rivers and the seas. Recognising and respecting the rights of nature paves the way for a future where the well-being of the natural world - humanity included- is safeguarded. ___ Reflections and insights from a conference I recently attended, do you have further ideas and reads on the topic? Let's discuss!

More and more aware of the fact that we are only and JUST one more piece of nature, and that we, I, as rational human being, have taken such an arrogant place in this ecosystem which is leading us to the edge of extinction. This post below is one of the major reframing that we might do before it is too late. It will definitively demand tough decisions and chosing to open up to concepts that we, I might have seen at some point as “over the top”, “abraça árvore” and even ridiculous. It is time to work on desconstructing what our environment tought us to be absolute truth to give us a chance to find sense in concepts and perspectives that we throw away too quickly, caught in our superficial judgements. What if rivers, florests, animals had the same legal rights than us? What would be the decisions we, I would have to “untake” and behaviours we, I would need to quickly adjust? It made me think…it is not easy to find a way to expand perspective, we would be happy to help with our reframing and "ressignifying" methodologies as a starting point for new narratives, business strategies and cultures. #humanity #survival #business #esg #bias #sustainability #purpose #impact #regeneration Amélie Consulting

🚀 Strengthening Partnerships in African Conservation 🚀 Wednesday, 21st February 10-11am EST / 5-6 pm CAT/ 6-7pm EAT In African conservation, effective collaboration between local organizations, which are driving community-level actions to address urgent climate and conservation issues, and international NGOs (INGOs), is crucial for success. However, these partnerships often encounter challenges rooted in power dynamics, historical legacies, and alignment of goals. Join us for a discussion led by our team - Resson Kantai Duff, Fred Nelson, Jessie Davie and Njenga Kahiro - as we present key findings from the report, "Rooting for Change: Strengthening Local-Global Partnerships in African Conservation." We'll explore strategies to improve collaboration and overcome barriers to achieving collective impact. For more information, please click on the invitation. We also want to hear about your experiences with the barriers that stand in the way of improving partnerships and the efforts you’ve made to overcome them. Here is a link to join us virtually - https://lnkd.in/dQine3Vj Passcode: 19613333 #People4Nature #Webinar