CI’s Luana Luna reflects on a recent visit to an indigenous village in Xingu National Park.
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Category Archives: Culture
On Streets of Bogotá, Graffiti Art Raises Environmental Awareness
A Colombian street artist shares his story.
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Jared Diamond Explores What We Can Learn from Traditional Societies
In his new book, the author and CI board member compares aspects of traditional cultures with the modern world.
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Bolivian Ecolodges Lead the Way for Sustainable Tourism
On World Tourism Day, we bring you an inspiring story of opportunity for indigenous Bolivians.
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CI at 25: Honoring the Role of Indigenous Peoples in Conservation
For 25 years, we’ve recognized nature’s role in supporting the rights, values and livelihoods of indigenous peoples.
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Hawaiian Fish Camps Help Families Reconnect with Nature
This summer, CI’s Hawai‘i Fish Trust conducted a series of camps designed to revive local interest in ocean management.
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Cambodian Conservation Center Helps Turtles, Draws Tourists
In the center’s first year, tourist numbers have soared above our expectations, transforming local livelihoods.
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Fighting Drought With Traditional Knowledge in Peru
Facing climate change, indigenous communities are reviving farming practices used by their Incan ancestors.
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Protecting Fiji’s Waters: Q&A With a Conservation Leader
A local conservationist reflects on what has inspired her career — and the challenges she faces in her work.
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Fijian Community Group Receives Equator Prize
Winners of this prestigious award have a common goal: empowering local indigenous people to affect change.
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