Tag: Indigenous knowledge
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12 Practical Ways to Restore African Landscapes for a Sustainable Future
Introduction: Restoring Africa’s landscapes with hope and justice Across Africa, degraded lands threaten biodiversity, livelihoods, and resilience to climate impacts. The song Kiragala, meaning “green” in Luganda, echoes a powerful message: climate justice requires action that restores ecosystems and supports communities. Here are 12 practical, scalable strategies to revitalize African landscapes, balance ecological health with…
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Saving the Night: Biologists Rush to Protect Northwest Territories Bats
In the Dark, a Race Against Time In the rugged expanse of Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT), a silent crisis has been unfolding beneath the surface. Biologists, guided by field notes and a sense of urgency, are racing against the clock to save a keystone group of wildlife: the region’s bats. What begins in a cave…
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Currents: Ocean Conservation Gathering at NYC Climate Week
Introduction: A transformative gathering at the intersection of climate action, art, and community During NYC Climate Week, Coral Vita staged Currents, a full-day to night event anchored by ocean restoration and collective imagination. The gathering drew a diverse roster of Indigenous elders, environmental entrepreneurs, youth activists, artists, storytellers, and everyday ocean lovers. The goal was…
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Two Spirit Meaning: LGBTQ2S and Indigenous Identity
What does Two Spirit mean? Two Spirit is a contemporary umbrella term used by some Indigenous peoples in North America to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine spirits or fulfills roles that go beyond a strict binary. It emerged as a way to connect Indigenous knowledge about gender and sexuality with the…