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In an interview with The Telegraph, Indigenous activist Juma Xipaia, featured in the film “Yanuni,” recounts her fight to protect the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous communities from deforestation, illegal gold mining, and other threats. Co-produced by Nia Tero, "Yanuni" follows Xipaia’s rise from a remote village in Xipaya territory to the frontlines of climate justice, underscoring her leadership in defending both her people and the Brazilian Amazon.

In this article, Nia Tero CEO ‘Aulani Wilhelm shares her journey from Kamehameha Schools in Hawai’i to leading the establishment and protection of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and advancing Indigenous Peoples' guardianship worldwide. Wilhelm’s work centers on caring for people and place across generations — efforts that earned her a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Climate List. Grounded in the wisdom of her ancestors, she leads Nia Tero’s mission to directly support Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.

Deep-sea explorer Dr. Nicole Yamase, featured in the film “Remathau: People of the Ocean,” visited the University of Otago in Aotearoa (New Zealand) for a series of events celebrating Pacific knowledge, Indigenous-led science, and climate advocacy. Her story deeply resonated with students, many of whom saw their own experiences reflected in her journey. “Remathau: People of the Ocean” was produced by Nia Tero.

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.

During the UN Ocean Conference, the governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu announced their intention to create the Melanesian Ocean Reserve. The area is one of the world's most biodiverse marine regions. Protecting it will secure the economic and cultural vitality of hundreds of distinct Indigenous Peoples while furthering global climate, biodiversity, and ocean goals. 

On April 22, a special event parallel to the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) gathered Indigenous leaders from the Wayfinders Circle network to share experiences and discuss challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples worldwide.