We all benefit when indigenous peoples have the means to protect their lands and seas. Nia Tero forges transparent and just agreements with indigenous peoples and local communities to ensure they can successfully defend and govern their territories, manage and protect their natural resources, and pursue their livelihoods.

 
 

All of Nia Tero's work is done through and with others, from the indigenous peoples and local communities who inspire and lead us, to our founding partners and like-minded institutions. 

 
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Anointed
Anointed

Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner is a Marshall Islands poet and spoken-word artist who works to empower Marshallese youth to seek solutions to climate change and other environmental impacts threatening their home island.

Photo: Daniel Lin

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Big Forests, Big Benefits
Big Forests, Big Benefits

Large intact forests are critical to maintaining a livable climate, stabilizing weather patterns, and supporting rich pockets of human cultural diversity.

Photo: Monique Lada

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About our Name

Nia Tero means "Our Earth" in Esperanto, a language created in the late 1800s to promote peace and harmony. Esperanto is a second language to all, first to none, allowing people who speak different native languages to communicate while retaining their own language and cultural identity. This concept of unity while upholding identity embodies the heart of Nia Tero.

 

NIA TERO

501 E. Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98122
206.339.1290
info@niatero.org