The planet’s Indigenous peoples are valued as Earth’s best stewards, protecting forests and other ecosystems holding vast carbon stores. But governments offer insufficient aid to meet the extreme climate threats now buffeting traditional communities.
As bison, lynx and other wildlife return to European forests, conservationists debate whether biodiversity-enhancing reintroductions add to carbon storage and ecosystem resilience against climate change.
Finland’s Debate Over Indigenous Identity and Rights Turns Ugly. Facing increasing pressure from development, Sámi leaders say their right to self-determination is being hijacked to stymie progress on land rights. In Finland, a controversial new bill would redefine.
This story was produced with the funding support of the Pulitzer Center. Janne Hirvasvuopio got his first Valentine’s Day card early this year. But the message that came through his front door’s mail slot was anything but loving. “I’ve murdered before,” the back of the card read. “Be quiet.” What attracted this hate to Hirvasvuopio […]