The dust has settled from September’s Climate Week NYC, where 600 leaders from business, government, and civil society gathered around the theme of “It’s Time” to discuss progress against the ambitious global goals of halving carbon emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050. Amid the numerous sessions, Cadasta focused on those aligned with...Read More
The recent World Bank Land Conference underscored the urgent need for securing land rights for Indigenous Peoples (IPs), Afro-Descendant Peoples (ADPs), and Local Communities (LCs).Read More
This year, I attended my first Climate Week in NYC, held during the United Nations General Assembly, which is the largest annual climate event of its kind.Read More
Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP & LCs) collectively manage a staggering 50% of the world’s land and hold 80% of the world’s biodiversity and 22% of the world’s total carbon in forests. Yet, shockingly, only 10% of their lands are legally recognized and protected.Read More
