With globalization and urbanization, forest lands are shrinking and so are the indigenous communities across the world. With the global dialogue on environment preservation, the prime focus needs to be on preserving these communities owing to their strong relation and understanding of nature and environment. In today’s episode, we discuss the need of preserving these communities for the larger good of mankind.
[00:41] - About Tom Wheeler
Tom is the Executive Director of Treesistance, Founder of Sinchi, a nonprofit that upholds the UN's Declaration of the rights of indigenous people.
He is also a founder of a number of other initiatives before he moved into this space.
Tom also volunteers at an orphanage in Cusco.