These are the voices of the Pomar Sirau Indigenous community, Asmat Regency, about the struggle to protect and recognise their customary territory rights and management space as an effort for a local nature-based solution through participatory mapping.
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In Kenya’s northern drylands, communities are coming together to reclaim their land from degradation. In Marsabit County, community members have planted over 13,000 indigenous trees in a year, thanks to a novel method of farmer-managed natural regeneration model called Ramat.
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Karlikada, who is 34 years old, has no permanent job. Sometimes, he works as a casual labourer at a company. At other times, he goes to sea to catch fish. If the catch is small, he keeps it for personal use. If he catches more, he sells the surplus. However, despite the seemingly unusual nature of his work, his contribution to nature conservation is evident.
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At midnight on April 4, 2021, Cyclone Seroja hit East Nusa Tenggara Province, leaving behind sorrow and trauma. The cyclone left 181 people dead, 184 injured, 26 missing, 50,000 people without homes, and 466,000 people directly affected. The climate crisis is not a tale but a reality, having a bad impact on the earth and humans.
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From 26 February to 2 March, the District 6 Homecoming Center in Cape Town was abuzz with excitement, collaboration and ideation as, for the first time, SSN, through the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) programme, hosted an in-person Knowledge Partners Gathering workshop with our in-country partners from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Indonesia, Tunisia, Zambia and Kenya.
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In the quest for gender equality and social justice, it is imperative to acknowledge the intertwined relationship between climate change and gender disparities.
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Climate change is one of our most pressing global challenges, impacting communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide. It requires immediate and comprehensive action at all levels of society. Amidst this challenge, women have emerged as pivotal actors in driving locally-led climate solutions. Their leadership, resilience, and innovation have proven instrumental in combating climate change while fostering sustainable development in their communities.
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Lunggi Randa (63 years old), is a Marapu traditional leader. Besides being a Marapu traditional leader, Lunggi Randa is also a farmer in Kambata Wundut Village, Lewa District, East Sumba District, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.
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Step into the world of East Nusa Tenggara's local heroes through the captivating lens of 'Climate Witness', a thought-provoking documentary series by the Civil Coalition in the VCA programme
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In a special corner of Bolivia lies the community of San Manuel, where the courage and determination of Nardi Velasco shine brightly. She has become the first cacique of the 16 indigenous communities in the municipality of Roboré, leading the Central Indígena Chiquitana Amanecer Roboré - CICHAR.
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