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The Conversation invited Nicole Yamase and filmmaker Daniel Lin to talk about “Remathau: People of the Ocean.” Produced by Nia Tero, the documentary follows Nicole Yamase’s expedition to the deepest part of the ocean. Along the way, the young marine biologist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, reconnecting with her community’s strength and oceanic heritage.

This article features Mariana Kiimi Ortiz Flores (Ñuu Savi/Mixteca) as she shares her reflections on attending COP30 for the first time as an Indigenous Youth representative. She describes challenges that Indigenous communities face in participating, such as language barriers and limited access to information. She also points out the importance of Nia Tero’s virtual training sessions, which covered core topics relevant to Indigenous Peoples and played a significant role in helping participants engage more effectively during the conference.

The article about the new Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures highlights Nia Tero as a model for centering Indigenous leadership in conservation. "Indigenous leadership is the founding structure of Nia Tero. The organization's CEO, senior leaders and board members include Indigenous voices who shape strategy, policy and global partnerships. With that structure, Nia Tero's programs are able to support Indigenous guardianship across regions like the Amazon, the Pacific Islands and North America with deep trust and authenticity."

Announced by the Brazilian government during COP30, the decision to complete the process of final recognition of four Indigenous territories in Brazil will provide greater environmental protection and self-determination for the original peoples of the following areas: Kaxuyana-Tunayana, Uirapuru, Manoki, and Estação Parecis Indigenous lands. The most extensive of these by far is the Kaxuyana-Tunayana land demarcation, spanning over 2.1 million hectares.

‘Aulani Wilhelm, Nia Tero's CEO, has been named to the TIME100 Climate list 2025, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. Under her leadership, Nia Tero has become one of the world’s largest and most trusted financial and technical partners for Indigenous Peoples. We have awarded more than $100 million in grants since our inception in 2017, supporting 274 Indigenous peoples across more than 130+ million hectares of lands and waters.

Since 2021, Islands Knowledge Institute and Mai Maasina Greenbelt have led the way in shaping Guardian Connector, with funding and visioning support from Nia Tero. Working side by side, Conservation Metrics has provided the technical expertise and design backbone to turn community vision into a working platform.