Indigenous Rights Radio

Minnie Degawan is an Indigenous Kankanaey-Igorot from the Cordillera region in the Philippines. She believes that Indigenous women play a crucial role in the fight to preserve our planet. They act as protectors of biodiversity and are responsible for safeguarding endangered species and ecosystems. Furthermore, they are the driving force behind climate solutions, using their innovative approaches t...

Desde el 30 de noviembre y hasta el 12 de diciembre se está llevando a cabo, en Dubai, la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP 28), en la que, además de representantes y delegaciones de distintos gobiernos, están participando líderes y lideresas Indígenas. Cultural Survival está presente en este evento y ha logrado platicar con algunos de ellos. Escuchemos a María Flor...

Con el fin de evaluar los esfuerzos globales para hacer frente al cambio climático y buscar soluciones, año con año se realiza la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático, que en esta ocasión se está llevando a cabo en Dubai del 30 de noviembre al 12 de diciembre. Integrantes de Cultural Survival están presentes en la COP 28, y han logrado platicar con algunos delegados de los...

La Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (COP 28) se está llevando a cabo en Dubai del 30 de noviembre al 12 de diciembre del 2023. Se trata de una reunión internacional para debatir sobre el tema del cambio climático, plantear propuestas, llegar a acuerdos y buscar soluciones que ayuden a mitigarlo. En ella participan líderes mundiales, representantes y delegaciones de dist...

Dr. Mirna Cunningham, an Indigenous Miskita from Nicaragua says, despite progress, Indigenous Peoples face ongoing challenges from climate change and extractive industries. They demand recognition of their rights, knowledge, and role in safeguarding water, forests, and resources. COP28 must amplify their voices and address critical concerns. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) Interviewee: Mir...

Mirian Masaquiza Jerez a senior Social Affairs Officer for the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations says that Indigenous Peoples are actively participating in COP28 and engaging with delegates and member states. Their efforts are crucial to achieving meaningful climate action that safeguards the planet and respects Indigenous rights. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwa...

Joan Carling (Kankanaey) from the Philippines says that Indigenous Peoples' collective rights, territorial and land rights, and Free, prior, and informed consent must be respected while developing renewable energy solutions. Our knowledge and experiences are crucial for addressing climate change and sustainable development. We demand to be seen as partners and valued contributors to sustainable so...

Climate change is having a devastating impact on Indigenous communities, leading to droughts, floods, resource conflicts, displacement, and food insecurity. We urgently require access to water, support for our livelihoods, and a green economy that is based on Indigenous knowledge and respect. At COP28, it is crucial to establish a code of conduct that prioritizes Indigenous rights, protocols, and...

Despite the mechanisms in place to address climate change, including loss and damage, Indigenous peoples are still being left behind. The funding does not reach them directly, their rights are not respected, and even the new loss and damage fund excludes them. Gideon believes that we must continue to fight until the fund reaches those who need it the most. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) I...

The UAE has set forth three extra priorities for COP28, which include accelerating the energy transition to reduce emissions before 2030, revamping climate finance by fulfilling past commitments and establishing a new finance agreement, and prioritizing the well-being of nature, individuals, and livelihoods in climate action. Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 Decemb...

The UAE’s presidential priorities include a significant language change from previous years, referring to “the inevitable and responsible phase-down of all fossil fuels.” Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December 2023, and spoke to some of the delegates who attended. Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) Interviewee: Daria Egereva (Selkup) "LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE...

The UAE’s presidential priorities include a significant language change from previous years, referring to “the inevitable and responsible phase-down of all fossil fuels.” Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December 2023, and spoke to some of the delegates who attended. Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) Interviewee: Laissa Mali (Maasai) "LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE AD...

Land and environmental defenders are at the forefront of the climate crisis, protecting the world's forests and biodiversity. Without their representation at the table, we cannot solve the climate crisis. Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December 2023, and spoke to some of the delegates who attended. Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) Interviewee Jeff Ferguson (S...

The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international climate summit, which is held annually unless the Parties (the countries involved) decide otherwise. At COPs, world leaders gather to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting n...

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is of utmost importance and should be respected, rather than being overshadowed by the interests of local communities, says Naw Ei Ei Min. The adverse effects of climate change affect Indigenous Peoples more severely than others, and thus, it is imperative to take action rather than engage in negotiations. We cannot afford to wait for more suf...

David Alberto Hernández Palmar, who is a Wayuu Indigenous filmmaker, highlights the importance of Indigenous-led media platforms in showcasing the voices of Indigenous Peoples who are leading the fight against environmental challenges, such as climate change. These media channels employ various forms of communication, including audio-visual, podcasting, and radio programmes, to share Indigenous st...

During every COP gathering, individuals and organisations who defend the land and environment, as well as Indigenous communities, voice their need for increased safeguards for their territories against industries that harm the environment, including mining, logging, and industrial agriculture. Climate organizations like Global Witness frequently send delegates to advocate for quick and ambitious m...

The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international climate summit, which is held annually unless the Parties (the countries involved) decide otherwise. At COPs, world leaders gather to work together on solutions to tackle climate change. There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting n...

Each year a different country becomes the COP president, in charge of organising and running that year’s meeting. Usually this means that the host city moves each year, too. Any new agreements which are made at COP tend to be named after the host city, e.g. the 2015 Paris Agreement or the 2021 Glasgow Climate Pact. The 28th meeting will be held in Dubai. Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai,...

One of the top priorities at COP28 is to finalize the inaugural Global Stocktake (GST), which serves as the primary means of evaluating advancements towards the objectives established in the Paris Agreement. The GST presents nations with a chance to evaluate their current climate initiatives and determine areas where additional action is necessary. Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 3...

In this radio program, producer Alice Tipap talks about Maasai traditional knowledge, with emphasis on weather and food security. Produced by Alice Tipap (Maasai) Interviewees: Nailejileji Tipap Ezekiel Kereri Michael Metui Rikoyan Nairoti Paulina Michael Music "Endomononi" performed by Nongishu Naisiri Seki , used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used wit...

In this radio program, producer Alice Tipap explores religion in Tanzania, and how it has had an impact on the culture of the Indigenous Maasai people. Produced by Alice Tipap (Maasai) Interviewees: Michael Metui Ezekiel Kereri Lucas Laizer Rikoyan Nairoti Elizabeth Timotheo Lekishon Koika Music "Endomononi" performed by Nongishu Naisiri Seki , used with permission. "LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE ADVET...

In the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities, and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement, which mobilized global coll...

Indigenous leaders are taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, act as guardians of ecosystems, manage pollution, and protect the natural environment. Cultural Survival attended COP28 in Dubai, from 30 November to 12 December 2023, and spoke to some of the delegates who attended. Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) Interviewee: Amba-Rose (Gumbaynggirr ) "LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE ADVETENC...

Indigenous Peoples have knowledge and values oriented towards nature and amassed through generations. Indigenous peoples steward over 80% of the planet’s remaining biodiversity. In their main decision adopted at the end of COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, governments recognized “the important role of civil society, including youth and indigenous peoples, in addressing and responding to climate c...