Jupta Itoewaki, an environmental activist from Suriname and advocate for Indigenous rights, discusses the pivotal role Indigenous communities play in biodiversity preservation. She emphasizes that these communities, often overlooked, are crucial for sustainable practices and environmental health. The conversation delves into her personal journey of reclaiming identity and the deep, historical connection Indigenous peoples have with their lands. Itoewaki champions the integration of Indigenous principles in environmental discourse, advocating for land rights as key to global ecological stability.
