Field Notes

United Nations Office at Geneva. Photo: Saami Councik Following its review of Finland in Geneva on 17-18 August, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’s (CERD) has issued its Concluding Observations, Calling on Finland to strengthen the protection of Sámi self-determination, traditional lands, territories, waters and resources, traditional livelihoods, and the right to Free,

You can apply for the Dalán grant using the electronic application form on the Saami Council website until 10th October 2026 at 23:59 (CEST). Picture: Saami Council The Saami Council has opened the second application round for the Dalán grant (Immediate grant) for 2026. You can apply for the Dalán grant using the electronic application form on the Saami Council website until 10th October 2026 at 2

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

Foto: Fanny Larsson-Auna, Saami Council. At the EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue, and Arctic Youth Dialogue 2026 in Brussels, reindeer herder and youth facilitator Juhán Nikolaus Wuolab Wollberg addressed decision-makers on behalf of the Arctic Youth Dialogue. Connecting personal experiences of Sámi cultural heritage with policy recommendations for the EU and Arctic states, he calls o

COMMON LAW HOLDER CONSULTATION Kunjen Olkol People Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 25) (Kunjen Olkol determination) [2024] FCA 741 Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as trustee for Cape York Trust will hold a consultation meeting with the Kunjen Olkol People who hold native […]

INTEGRATED LAND-USE PLANNING AND INVESTMENT STUDY RESULTS PRESENTED

Since sharing my own story, it’s become a passion of mine to use my platform to give back and support others. Recently, I travelled to Bangladesh with World Vision, where I met young women and girls facing child marriage and violence, and saw the incredible work being done to help protect them. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the stories from that trip and I’d love you to watch and

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.

In 2025, I raised my voice for Janet so her story could be heard. Janet was just 15 years old when her abusive father pulled her out of school. He told her there was no money for her education and that he wanted to marry her off in exchange for cows. With the support of World Vision, she was able to stay in school and continue her education. Today, her dream is to become a doctor. That’s why I’m p

COMMON LAW HOLDER CONSULTATION Ayapathu People Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 8) (Ayapathu determination) [2022] FCA 772 Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation as trustee for Cape York Trust will hold a consultation meeting with the Ayapathu People who hold native title rights and […]

GGMRRC has been organized high level side event on Responsible nomads code of practice for sustainable development started which is MNS 6891:2025

NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONSection 24JAA – Staff Housing – Department of EducationCape York United Number 1 Claim (QUD673/2014) On 15 May 2026, the State of Queensland, represented by the Department of Education, issued a notification under section 24JAA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that it seeks to construct fit-for-purpose staff housing for […]

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) partnered with Tura, Martu women, Elders and young people from Jigalong and Punmu to create and record children’s songs in Martu language.

Join us as we look back at a two-day Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange where northern and southern farmers learned from fellow producers and shared experiences. This exchange is made possible through the FAO project, "Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Belize's Maya Golden Landscape.

In 2025, Grootbos Foundation invited award-winning poet and author Siphokazi Jonas to Gansbaai to immerse herself in a fynbos experience, and more importantly, to meet the people who live here, work here and conserve this landscape. Over several days Siphokazi visited and experienced Klipgat caves for the first time, spoke to families who have lived in this region for generations, and learnt from

In the current edition of Nature’s Chambers, the magazine of the ICCF Group, Peace Parks’ Jamie McCallum and Lilian Spijkerman examine why conservation investment in Africa matters to US security and foreign-policy interests. They explore how environmental crime intersects with wider criminal networks, and why long-term investment in conservation can form part of a broader […] The post Why conserv

Learn how knowing, using, and shaping the law can address injustice and drive change. Join the Grassroots Justice Network, convened by Namati, to connect with over 20,000 justice defenders worldwide. Learn more at: https://grassrootsjusticenetwork.org/

IMPORTANT UPDATE Please be advised that the following areas are closed until futher notice due to cultural reasons. Galuru (East Woody)Lombuy (Crocodile Creek)Mt Nhulun (Roy Marika Lookout)Gapuru (Memorial) We respectfully ask everyone to avoid entering these areas during this time and thank you for your understanding and cooperation as Traditional Owners undertake important cultural responsibilit

Yinkarni-La Jijikajaku (Let's sing with the kids)Songs in Language for Children and CommunityA songbook project in collaboration with Tura

In July, Rewilding Ukraine joined the “Summer biology field practice” (LBPRL) camp as a partner of one of Ukraine's best-known field-based educational camps.

Ukraine's steppes are among Europe's most vulnerable ecosystems.

On World Ranger Day, Ya’axché Conservation Trust proudly recognizes the unwavering dedication of the rangers who work tirelessly to protect the Maya Golden Landscape and the incredible biodiversity it sustains. Today, we celebrate the MGL Protectors whose courage and dedication often go unseen, but whose impact is felt across the landscapes they protect. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice,

Zinave National Park has come back from decades of disruption. The next step is to build on that recovery, because the true test of conservation is not only what can be restored, but what can be made to last. Wildlife populations are returning. Infrastructure is being rebuilt. Communities surrounding the park are gaining improved access to services, livelihoods and economic […] The post From recov

Restoring degraded land starts with something many thought impossible: hundreds of households agreeing to manage it together. Across Zambia’s Simalaha Community Conservancy, people are restoring rangelands and revitalising livelihoods through collective grazing management. Rather than every household deciding independently where cattle graze, farmers now work through Village Action Groups and Graz

Navigating the Tracesof Extractivism: Indigenous Youth Reflect on the Impacts of Miningand Oil Extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon Young people...