May 1, 2021
Amazonia Team Spotlight: Meet Sharon Austin
By Margarita Mora
At Nia Tero we have the privilege of working with Indigenous leaders from all over the world. Sharon Austin, Nia Tero’s regional lead for the Amazon, is one of them.
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April 15, 2021
Indigenous Guardianship
As it has been since time immemorial, Indigenous guardians are the dedicated human stewards who honor the cultural responsibility of taking care of the Earth’s vital ecosystems.
April 7, 2021
How traditional land stewardship can save life on Earth
Seedcast
In the latest episode of Seedcast from Nia Tero, we explore the ways in which Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous land sovereignty are essential tools to stop mass extinctions, alleviate climate change, and prevent future pandemics.
April 1, 2021
Indigenous Education Project in Micronesia
By Paul A. Hadik
On the island of Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a pilot education program is returning culturally relevant learning back into classrooms, and reinstituting traditional elders as formal teachers.
April 1, 2021
Taking Strides in Addressing the Criminalization of and Impunity Against Indigenous Peoples Globally Amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic
By Joan Carling
Indigenous Peoples across the globe are facing a serious crisis of criminalization and widespread human rights violations with impunity.
March 1, 2021
CEO Spotlight: “Securing Indigenous Guardianship of Vital Ecosystems” - Q&A with Nia Tero CEO Peter Seligmann
Seligmann is one of the best-known and most influential figures in conservation. After beginning his career at The Nature Conservancy, Seligmann co-founded Conservation International (CI) in 1987.