October 21, 2024
Promise
Co-produced by the Achuar Nation of Ecuador and Nia Tero
Narrated in Achuar with English and Spanish subtitles, and featuring voices and images of Indigenous Peoples from four continents and the Pacific Islands, “Promise” is a short video being released during COP16 to drive attention to the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship in protecting Earth’s biodiversity.
Co-produced by the Achuar Nation of Ecuador and Nia Tero, the film follows the journey of emerging Achuar youth leader and student Erika Kawarim, who grew up learning about the historic United Nations conferences, and the many promises made by leaders and nations to protect her homelands and those of other Indigenous Peoples. Erika is joined by voices from Indigenous leaders and community members globally, stating the true extent of Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship of the healthiest places on Earth and the galvanizing potential that their deep knowledge systems hold for the Earth and for humanity.
Film Credits
Featuring the Voices and Images of:
Erika Kawarim • Estefania Kuja • Ingemund Bentsson • Celso Lafer • Ban Ki-Moon • Huang Runqiu • Buyanbadrakh Erdenetsogt • Brian O'Donnell • Jennifer "Jing" Tauli Corpuz • Dominique Bikaba • Niraporn Chapho • Herkulanus Sutomo-Manna • Milton Vargas • Israel Vargas • Molo Kulu Galgallo • Joji Carino • Teofilo Kukush • Ralph Regenvanu • Genadiy Tugulov
Produced in Partnership with the Achuar Nation of Ecuador and Nia Tero, 2024:
Wakiach Kuja, President NAE • Dionicio Mukucham, Vice President NAE • Freddy Vargas, Territory Leader NAE • Tiritas Senkuant, Economy Leader NAE • Jesé Vargas, Health Leader NAE • Rufino Shankaim, Education Director NAE • Milton Vargas, Communications Director NAE
Special Thanks:
The Community of Chichirat, Achuar Nation • Sindico Justino Sankap • The Achuar Women's Association
Statistical Sources:
Slides 1 & 2: Garnett et al 2018, Nature Sustainability • Slide 3: O'Bryan et. al., Nature Sustainability • Slide 4: Redvers et. al., Planetary Health
Acknowledgements:
Associated Press • The UN Audiovisual Library • The Convention on Biological Diversity • Artlist • Pond5
Take Action During COP16
Learn more and take action during COP16 to share the Promise that Indigenous leadership is essential to protecting 30% of the Earth's biodiversity by 2030. Head to the campaign page to download our social toolkit and more!
