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The Coalition to Secure the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Green Economy is known as the SIRGE coalition. Members of the SIRGE coalition came together prior to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April 2023, in New York. In this podcast, we hear from Galina Angarova, Executive Director of Cultural Survival and co-chair of the Executive Committee of the SIRGE Coalition.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Galina Angarova (Buryat)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.

The SIRGE Coalition is a group of Indigenous leaders and allied organizations, who advocate for a just transition to a low-carbon economy. In this podcast, we hear from Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

Indigenous Peoples own at least a quarter of the earth's surface. Many of our territories are rich in essential minerals that are required for the energy transition. It is necessary to raise awareness about the impact that the green economy causes in the places where we live.
In this podcast, we hear from Rodion Sulyandziga.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Rodion Sulyandziga (Udege)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.

As the world's demand for minerals needed for green and renewable technologies increases, the SIRGE Coalition calls on governments, decision-makers, businesses, and corporations to avoid making the mistakes of the past and to protect the rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

As Indigenous Peoples, we make great contributions to the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity, and we own land that is rich in minerals, essential to the energy transition. For these reasons, the SIRGE Coalition seeks to increase Indigenous leadership and make our voices heard by governments and companies involved in this process. We speak to the Executive Director of First Peoples Worldwide, Kate Finn.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Kate Finn (Osage)
Image: Cultural Survival

The transition to a different economic growth model is necessary, but this cannot be carried out at the expense of the rights of Indigenous peoples and communities. Cultural Survival spoke to Gideon Sanago.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Gideon Sanago (Maasai)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

Le document final d’Alta énonce les questions clés pour les peuples autochtones et les solutions sur des sujets tels que les droits à la terre, l'air, l'eau et les moyens de subsistance.

Les peuples autochtones ont le droit de vivre selon leur vision du monde, leurs principes et leurs croyances. Ils ont la souveraineté sur leur terre, leur nourriture,  leur eau et leurs ressources.

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Le droit au consentement libre, préalable et éclairé signifie que les peuples autochtones sont en mesure d'utiliser leurs terres et leurs ressources comme ils le souhaitent, et qu'ils sont inclus dans tout processus de consultation pour n’importe quel projet de développement proposé sur leurs terres.

A year ago, UN human rights experts expressed grave concerns about the continuous encroachment on traditional Maasai lands and housing, accompanied by a lack of transparency in, and consultation with the Maasai Indigenous Peoples, during decision-making and planning.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Desde tiempos ancestrales, y basados en conocimientos tradicionales, muchos pueblos y comunidades Indígenas mesoamericanos hemos garantizado el sustento alimenticio para nuestras familias con la siembra de maíz, así como de otros cereales, legumbres, hortalizas y plantas medicinales; dentro de estos alimentos el maíz es considerado por nuestros abuelos y abuelas como una semilla sagrada, e incluso se usa en rituales y ceremonias. Conoce más sobre el maíz a través de esta cápsula producida por la Red de Radios Indígenas y Comunitarias del Sureste Mexicano. 

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. 

“En un mundo caracterizado por un nivel sin precedentes de desarrollo económico, medios tecnológicos y recursos financieros, es un escándalo moral que millones de personas vivan en la extrema pobreza”, menciona el texto de las Naciones Unidas dedicado al Día Internacional para la Erradicación de la Pobreza, que se conmemora el 17 de octubre de cada año. 

In Tanzania, the Indigenous Maasai people have been facing displacement for a long time.
The most recent incident of land loss involves large numbers of Maasai peoples being forced to leave their ancestral homes to make way for a game reserve. The adverse effects of losing land will be felt for a long time. In this radio program, we uncover some reasons why Indigenous Peoples worldwide face extreme poverty.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Interviewee: Edson Krenak (Krenak)
Music: 'Whispers' by Ziibiwan, used with permission

En este programa de Radio de Derechos Indígenas de Cultural Survival, Armado de la Cruz Cortés, abogado chontal de Oaxaca, en México, e integrante de la Asociación Civil Tequio Jurídico, comparte la experiencia de defensa del territorio de las comunidades chontales, quienes en su lucha contra la minería lograron fortalecer la organización comunitaria, reflexionar sobre los derechos de las mujeres Indígenas e impulsar la creación de una radio comunitaria.  

Puede escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.

La defensa territorial es “impedir la presencia de agentes externos, como los militares, los policías o empresas transnacionales al interior de nuestros territorios”, se afirma en este microprograma producido por la Red de Comunicadores Indígenas del Perú. Escúchalo y reflexiona por qué es importante, como Pueblos Indígenas, defender nuestros territorios. 

Puede escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita.

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