Field Notes

The statement was held by the President of the Saami Council, Per-Olof Nutti. Photo: Saami Council Statement by Per-Olof Nutti, President of the Saami Council, delivered at the High-Level Segment of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, on 28 October 2026. Thank you, Chair.I am a Sámi reindeer herder from the Swedis

Territorial Fragmentation, Dispossession, and Violence Against Cross-Border Indigenous Peoples and Nations Systematic and Multidimensional Violations of Rights and State Obligations...

Pictured is Auri Ahola, one of the recipients of the Dalán grant in the second round of 2026. Ahola was awarded the Dalán grant to enable her participation in the opening week’s program for the Õhttsaž sijdd – Common Siida exhibition. Photo: Kevin Francett / Kajastus Creative. The Saami Council launched a new grant, Dalán-doarjja, last year. The second application round for this year closed on Oct

The Amazon Has NO Borders What voters decide in Brazil will be felt across the entire basin Brazil’s runoff this...

6 Years of bringing wild nature back to the Danube Delta! 🌊🐾 Watch our video to discover the results of a major rewilding project in Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova. Restoring wetlands and steppes, bringing back natural water flows, and helping wildlife return. 📌 Read the project’s final report here: https://www.endangeredlandscapes.org/project/danube-delta/ A big thank you to the Endangered Land

IMPORTANT UPDATE Wathawuy (Goanna Lagoon and Latram River) is CLOSED effective immediately. A crocodile has been sighted on the river crossing and due to safety of the public, we have made the decision to CLOSE until further notice. Those who currently have bookings for the next 2 weeks will be cancelled and refunded. This will […]

Eenonai is the Baniwa word for animals and gives its name to this documentary about ancestral wildlife management in the Upper Rio Negro, one of the best-preserved regions of the Amazon. The film records the Baniwa people’s millennia-old knowledge of sustainable conservation and shows how these traditional practices face the challenges of climate change. Shot in Baniwa territory in Amazonas and la

Defending the AmazonUnder Threat Violence, Criminalization, and Inadequate Protection for Defenders of Human Rights, Collective Rights, and the Rights of...

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION CONSULTATION EPM 28702 – Palmer Gold NQ Pty Ltd Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) The State of Queensland has issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPM) 28702 as an act attracting the expedited […]

NOTICE OF CONSULTATION EPM 28702 – Palmer Gold NQ Pty Ltd Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) The State of Queensland has issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPMs) 28702 as an act attracting the expedited procedure. […]

We are pleased to present the Landscape Restoration Plan for West Kazakhstan, which follows 3 years of collaborative work by The Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan (ACBK), RSPB, Frankfurt Zoological Society and local partners, with the generous financial and technical support of the The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme through a Restoration…

We are very happy to present an important new document outlining the importance of rangelands for Kazakhstan’s people, nature and national development. The document has been produced through collaborative effort between RSPB, The Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan (ACBK), Global Conservation Solutions and the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) Working…

The Green Gold – Mongolian Rangeland Research Center (GGMRRC) participated in the international Workshop on High-Quality Development of the Yak Milk Industry in Asian Highlands and Outcomes Sharing of the NSFC International Cooperation Project, where we shared our experience and ongoing work with Mongolian herder communities to develop yak products and strengthen their value chains.

In 2012, Kingsley Kwalyambumu earned a living as a casual labourer, helping build a fence in Zambia’s Simalaha Community Conservancy. While working on the fence, Kingsley encountered Simalaha’s community scouts and began learning more about their work of protecting wildlife and supporting communities living alongside it. Today, Kingsley serves as a Wildlife Police Officer with […] The post From bu

A new report highlights restoration efforts across the Danube Delta’s wetlands and steppes in Ukraine, Romania and Moldova, showcasing key actions to restore natural processes, habitats and biodiversity.

Meeting Saborna was one of the most inspiring moments of my time in Bangladesh. Through World Vision’s child sponsorship youth forum, girls like Saborna learn about their rights, leadership and how to speak up for themselves and others. They’re supported to stay in school, dream bigger and see a future where they can be so much more than a bride. Saborna is now using what she’s learned to help oth

Ten years after the Community Land Act came into force, Kenya has made progress in recognizing and securing community land rights, but significant gaps remain. Communities, government, civil society, and other stakeholders came together in this webinar on September 21, 2026, to consider what it will take to secure community land across Kenya. They reflected on the Act’s achievements, examined barr

Jelena meets Ruby, child bride and teen mother. In this moving episode, Jelena confronts the reality of a child having a child, and the ongoing repercussions on her health and wellbeing. Jelena also meets with an OBGYN to discuss how widespread the issue is, and the medical perspective on child marriage. Content note: this episode may distress some viewers. Discretion advised.

With support from the Open Rivers Programme, Rewilding Ukraine is launching a new phase of work aimed at restoring the free flow of the Kogilnik River and improving the health of its river ecosystem.

ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM UPGRADE IS NOW COMPLETE SEPTEMBER, 2026 Dhimurru new booking system is now live! You are now able to get your on-Country pass and camping permits and book your Dhimurru cultural experiences. Get on-Country pass online from here. Get your CAMPING permit here. Book your CULTURAL EXPERIENCE here. Thank you to our community […]

My first day in the slum communities of Bangladesh was overwhelming. No running water. Inadequate sanitation. Up to eight people living in two rooms. Girls telling me their biggest concern was simply feeling safe from harassment, violence and child marriage. And yet, the girls I met were bright, brave and full of hope for their futures. I heard how periods can keep girls out of school for up to a

The MST expresses its support for the victims of the disaster in the Himalayas and reaffirms the need for unity among peoples in confronting environmental catastrophes O post Solidarity with the People of Nepal and All Families Affected in the Himalayas apareceu primeiro em MST.