TED Talks Daily Why Indigenous forest guardianship is crucial to climate action | Nonette Royo
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May 3, 2022 
In this engaging talk, Nonette Royo, a human rights lawyer at the Tenure Facility, discusses the vital role of Indigenous communities in caring for the Earth's forests. She highlights how these communities manage 80% of the world's biodiversity while facing threats from illegal exploitation. Royo shares her ambitious goal of aiding Indigenous peoples to secure 50 million hectares of forests through legal battles, emphasizing the critical link between environmental sustainability and social justice.
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Childhood and Loss
- Nonette Royo's father, a healer, instilled in her a deep respect for nature and the importance of working with Indigenous peoples.
- Her fiancé, an Indigenous activist, was killed fighting against illegal logging and land exploitation.
Environmental Impact
- The destruction of rainforests and loss of wildlife habitats impacts our ability to address the climate crisis.
- Illegal logging is a major threat, linked to a significant number of deaths of environmental defenders.
Barefoot Lawyers
- Legal defense organizations can support Indigenous communities in protecting their land rights.
- Collaborate with and empower Indigenous communities who hold vast knowledge of biodiversity.