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A great write-up from Mongabay on the importance of community corners alongside the formal conferences: "They spoke different languages. They wore unique clothing. But the tenor of their voices and the expressions on their faces conveyed a similar message: They are the “guardians of the forests,” not their national governments. As such, they have a vital role to play in the battle against climate change." Read on.
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In The New Yorker; "A carbon-offset project, the first of its kind in the United States, has become the Yurok’s main source of discretionary income, helping the tribe buy back thousands of acres of land."
“This has been a way for us to revive the economy in a way that aligned with our cultural values,” Amy Cordalis, the tribe’s general counsel, said.
Read on.
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#prayforpalu: Support AMAN's relief effort
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Four films making an impact with the SIMA classroom.
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We have an additional four films featured with SIMA Classroom championing global citizenship education through the power of film. It's a growing visual storytelling portal of carefully selected documentaries for educators often described as “Netflix for changemakers” potentially reaching 40,000 students around the world.
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The Tree Conference, UK: 21st October 2018
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The aim of this year's event is "to support a narrative change around what humans are capable of and show what we can and need to be doing to re-green our Earth."
With guest speakers including authors Isabella Tree and Mary Reynolds Thompson, campaigners from International Tree Foundation.
Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
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