Amazonia

January 6, 2026

At Long Last, Indigenous Territorial Entities Recognized in Colombia

In December 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro formalized eight Indigenous Territorial Entities (ETIs). The decrees are a critical pathway to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination in the Colombian Amazon.

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December 18, 2025

COP30: Wins and Disappointments from the ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Climate COP’

Interview by Luana Polinesio, Image by Cindy Chischilly (Dine)

The 30th U.N. climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon drew thousands of Indigenous Peoples. One remarkable win for Indigenous rights was the recognition and demarcation of Kaxuyana-Tunayana Indigenous Land and three other territories in Brazil.

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September 10, 2025

Amplifying Indigenous Voices: Investing in Strategic Communications in the Amazon

This year, Nia Tero kicked off a webinar series that spotlights practical ways to strengthen Indigenous Peoples' capacity by funding long-term communications teams, training and tools, and networks that elevate local voices.

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November 14, 2024

15-Year Partnership Launched to Strengthen Indigenous Guardianship in the Brazilian Amazon

The Greater Tumucumaque Program will last 15 years, contributing to territorial protection, biodiversity monitoring, and tackling the climate crisis.

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October 31, 2024

The Match of Our Lives: Amplifying Indigenous Guardianship at COP16

By Luana Polinesio

A public soccer match during COP16 between Indigenous Peoples and Colombian professional women's soccer players highlighted the vital role that Indigenous Peoples play in protecting nature.

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