Nominations open: RRI Collective Action Award
19 December 2024
There are 2, 338 content items of different types and languages related to indigenous peoples' lands on the Land Portal.
Alarming evidence shows massive deforestation continues in Saamaka territories
31 October 2024
Between June and September 2024, a 57% increase in forest cover loss has been recorded in Saamaka territory, compared to rates observed in the previous 6 years
77% of deforestation inside Saamaka territory has occurred after the 2007 Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) ruling in favour of the Saamaka People.
A call for the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
29 October 2024
In the crucial context of the COP16 on Biodiversity, the International Working Group for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI) extends a heartfelt invitation to organizations around the world to join our voice in defense of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI). Sign this petition and let's work together to ensure that governments include PIACI in their National Strategies and Action Plans on Biodiversity.
“Indigenous, Afro-descendant and local community women around the world receive less than 1 percent of international financial support to address climate change,” says new study launched at COP16
22 October 2024
- Investment in gender equality is declining and Indigenous and Afro-descendant women's rights organizations are especially marginalized.
- Between 2016 and 2020, of the $28.5 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA) Funds designated to support women and girls, only 1.4% went to organizations working with Indigenous women.
- In 2018-2019, Afro-descendant women, girls and trans people received less than 0.5% of global funding.
International Jury Selects Amazon Frontlines to Receive 2024 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
03 September 2024
Amazon Frontlines is the first organization that promotes a scalable, proven model of Indigenous-led conservation and the first organization operating exclusively in South America to receive the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
Call for nominations open for Equator Prize 2024
25 January 2024
The 15th cycle of the Equator Initiative aims to identify innovative approaches and solutions led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities in three categories.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) led Equator Initiative releases a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2024. The nominations are open through 26 February 2024.
Call for nominations to the Equator Prize 2024 Nominate now!
25 January 2024
This year’s Equator Prize will recognize innovative initiatives that showcase how action on nature, led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, can provide effective climate solutions, and demonstrate effective pathways to transform our global systems for people and Planet. Winning initiatives will be honored for their successes in protecting, restoring, and/or sustainably managing nature for nature-positive development outcomes.
Call for applications: Africa consultancy roster
04 January 2024
Are you passionate about upholding Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC) rights and supporting the protection of forests and biodiversity and the governance of IPLC land and forests in the African continent?
New Portfolio on Indigenous and Community Land Rights
24 November 2023
In the run up to COP28, the Land Portal Foundation has published a completely revised and updated Indigenous and Communities Land Rights thematic portfolio. While world leaders attending COP28 have recognized the important role of indigenous communities in the fight against climate change, most governments have failed to live up to their commitments.
FORESTS NEWS For many Indigenous communities, land titles aren’t the same as tenure security
19 October 2023
In communities’ visions of a secure future, good governance, transparency, and respect for customary rights matter more than a piece of paper
Murdered activist’s widow requests continued witness protection
28 May 2023
Pinnapa Pruksapan, widow of murdered indigenous land rights activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, has requested continued protection for her and her family.
