Nonette Royo

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.

Human rights lawyer and environmental activist, Nonette Royo, discusses the importance of indigenous land rights in combating climate change. She shares insights on how native traditions can benefit all of us and emphasizes the crucial role of empowering indigenous communities for a sustainable future.