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Without Territory, There Is No Climate Justice for the Kokama People

July 21, 2025

The 7th Assembly of the Kokama People focused on land rights, education, health, and the preservation of language and traditional knowledge within the broader context…

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The Heart of the World: Conservation in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

July 18, 2025

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia is the highest coastal mountain range on Earth. Just 25 miles from the Caribbean Sea, its…

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Sem território, não há justiça climática para o povo Kokama 

July 14, 2025

A 7ª Assembleia do povo Kokama debateu demarcação, educação, saúde e valorização da língua e dos saberes tradicionais dentro do contexto da crise climática. Realizada…

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Training Community Rangers to Protect the World’s Greenest Country 

June 25, 2025

At the airport in Suriname’s capital city, travelers are greeted by a sign beneath a vibrant photo of frogs, parrots, and other rainforest creatures. It…

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Indigenous Medicine Webinar: Five Takeaways from ACT-Brasil’s “Paths of Healing” Seminar

June 10, 2025

In a recent webinar, ACT-Brasil spotlighted the vital role of Indigenous medicine in today’s world. From scientific recognition to intercultural healthcare solutions, the “Paths of…

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A Return to Ulupuwene: Indigenous-Led Conservation in Brazil

May 7, 2025

Ulupuwene, within the Batovi Indigenous Territory of Brazil, has a special place in the heart of ACT. It is a small community of courageous Waura…

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Meet the Amazon Tapir: The Rainforest’s Gentle Giant

April 26, 2025

Every April 27, we celebrate World Tapir Day—a chance to shine a spotlight on one of the Amazon’s most unique and underappreciated animals: the tapir. …

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Finding Climate Optimism in the Amazon this Earth Day 

April 22, 2025

Earth Day, celebrated this Tuesday, is a global reminder to reflect on the health of our planet. And right now, there’s no sugarcoating it—the biosphere’s…

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The Jaguar: Guardian of the Amazon 

April 15, 2025
Jaguar

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, one elusive and powerful creature reigns supreme—the jaguar. Known as el tigre in much of South America, the…

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Colombia Makes History: Legal Protection for Indigenous Peoples in Isolation

April 14, 2025
Isolated indigenous peoples long house aerial view in the Colombian Amazon

Colombia Makes History: Legal Protection for Isolated Indigenous peoples in Colombia In a groundbreaking move, the Colombian government has taken an unprecedented step to protect Indigenous…

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