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Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

Produced by Cultural Survival with facilitation of Community Empowerment and Social Justice (CEmSoJ) Foundation and Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Journalists (FONIJ).

Translation by: Prabindra Shakya

Voices: Gajurdhan Rai, Chhila Chamling

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
While countries all over the world are on lockdown, and panic is the order of the day, this is a time when Indigenous Peoples around the world are encouraged to stay calm, and be strong, in the face of severe adversity.
What is most important to note, is that our elderly are the most vulnerable. We need to take extra precaution to save the lives of the ones who are dear to us, and the ones who have shown us the way to go, who have guided our feet on the path that we all walk.

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The Alta outcome document sets out key issues for Indigenous Peoples and solutions on topics including the rights to land, air, water, and livelihoods. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The WCIP is a special session of the General Assembly which will focus specifically on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

Indigenous Peoples have the right to live according to their worldview, principles and beliefs. They have sovereignty over their land, food, water and resources. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

Indigenous communities need to work with States to develop mechanisms that prevent violence against women. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

States should work with indigenous communities to ensure that national laws reflect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as laid out in the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be enacted fully and mechanisms which monitor and review the implementation of these rights are needed to ensure that States are complying with international law.  

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent means that Indigenous Peoples are able to use their lands and resources however they choose, and that they are included in a consultation process if any development projects are proposed on their land. 

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

Permanent Observer status for Indigenous Peoples would mean that Indigenous Peoples could have direct participation through their own governments and councils.