The GBF has two key elements we’re excited about: the recognition of the contribution that Indigenous people and local communities can make to meeting conservation targets, and the need for ‘effective’ conservation . . .

A panel discussion to share learnings about different legal options for communities to manage forests for conservation in Indonesia, as well as inspire NGOs, companies, and donors to help new communities secure tenure for conservation.

On World Indigenous People’s Day, we’re delighted to share this article from Channel News Asia, who recently joined FCF on a media trip to the Ancestral Philippine Eagle Forest. The Dumagat and Alta Indigenous People are fighting to protect their sacred forest, supported by local FCF partner Daluhay, with funding from One Tree Planted. The photo above is of local resident Jefferey Natvidad (right) and his family. Jefferey told the journalist: “I choose to stay here and fight hard for our land because this is where I saw the (beauty of the) world.”