TED Talks Daily Meet our planet's hidden defenders | Anjan Sundaram
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Aug 23, 2024 
Anjan Sundaram, a war reporter dedicated to environmental issues, reveals the hidden struggles of Indigenous communities in Mexico. He highlights how these small groups protect 80% of the planet's biodiversity, facing off against corporations and cartels. Sundaram shares gripping stories of bravery as these defenders engage in life-and-death battles over natural resources. The podcast sheds light on their urgent plight and the importance of amplifying their voices as they combat ecological destruction and state oppression.
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Hidden Environmental Heroes
- Environmental defenders are vital heroes protecting our planet's ecosystems.
- These often unseen individuals fight legal and armed battles against destruction.
Indigenous Guardians
- Indigenous communities, despite being a small percentage of the population, protect a vast majority of Earth's biodiversity.
- Their stories often go untold because they live in conflict zones.
David Salazar's Struggle
- David Salazar protested an industrial megaproject threatening El Pitayal forest.
- He was sentenced to 46.5 years for property damage after resisting government and corporate interests.