Exploring the significance of land rights for indigenous groups and the positive impact on conservation efforts and community empowerment. A specific case study from Dunisha, Indonesia, showcases successful advocacy leading to the recognition and protection of indigenous territories.
What is your relationship with the planet we live on? As a human rights lawyer and environmental activist, Nonette Royo is trying to make us all live more symbiotically with nature. She works hard to listen to indigenous peoples around the world to help them control the land they live on and have a voice in policies and decisions that combat climate change. Nonette sits down with Chris to help us better understand how native traditions can inform all of our lives and why fighting for land rights may be one of the most important policies to mitigate climate change.
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