COP30 - Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights in the Green Economy -Bryan Bixcul
From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest.
In this interview we hear from Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz'utujil), global coordinator of the Securing Indigenous Peoples' Rights in the Green Economy (SIRGE) coalition.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
'Libres y Vivas', by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
COP30 - Dr. Albert K. Barume - UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
COP30 has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. Notably, it features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth. Cultural Survival has spoken with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.
In this interview we hear from Dr. Albert K. Barume, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
COP30 - Respect For Indigenous Peoples Rights -Edna Kaptoyo
At COP30 in Brazil, a particularly notable presence is a large delegation representing Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. This year's gathering is historic, as it has seen the largest participation of Indigenous peoples in the conference series' history, with more than 3,000 Indigenous delegates officially registered. Cultural Survival has been speaking with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their priorities and demands for COP30.
In this interview, we hear from Joan Carling (Kankaney).
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Music:
COP30 - How Climate Change Impacts Sami People - Nils Per Olof Nutti
COP30 is a major global meeting that has gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. Notably, this year has the largest-ever participation of Indigenous Peoples in the conference series, with over 3,000 Indigenous delegates registered. Cultural Survival is engaging with Indigenous leaders and their representatives to understand their goals for COP30.
COP30 - Indigenous Knowledge Must Not Be Misinterpreted - Mary Lyons
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, Brazil, known as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. Notably, it features a record participation of Indigenous Peoples, with over 3,000 registered delegates, alongside strong representation from women and youth.
COP30 - The Impact of Climate Change in Asia - Rukka Sombolinggi
From November 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, the city called the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from 198 countries, alongside UN bodies, civil society, academia, industry, and a significant delegation of Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. In this interview, we hear from Rukka Sombolinggi, Secretary General of Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN), Indonesia.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
COP30 - Indigenous Practices Must Be Included - Johnson Cerda
The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place in Belém, Brazil, known as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global meeting has gathered government representatives from the 198 signatory countries, along with delegates from UN bodies, civil society, academia, and industry. In this interview, we hear from Johnson Cerda (Kichwa).
Music:
Libres y Vivas, by Mare Advertencia, used with permission.
'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.
COP30 - A Word From The UNPFII Chair, Aluki Kotierk
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly referred to as COP30, is taking place from November 10 to November 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The city is often referred to as the "gateway" to the Amazon Rainforest. As usual, the annual meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this global event, has drawn a vast and diverse attendance. In this interview, we hear from Aluki Kotierk, an Inuk leader from Iqaluit, Nunavut, who is also the Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
Indigenous Knowledge to Fight Climate Change - Danielle Paradis
Indigenous knowledge plays a vital role in addressing climate change—not only because Indigenous communities are often on the frontlines of its impacts, but also because they are experts in resilience and adaptation. For generations, these communities have cultivated a deep, place-based understanding of their environments, guided by observation, stewardship, and sustainable practices.
Cerro Santuario: An oasis among concrete
From Bogotá, Colombia, Pensamiento Espiral shares this documentary to tell the story of territorial defense of the Cerro Santuario, a vital space for both endemic biodiversity, as well as for the continued existence of the Muisca Indigenous Council of Suba.
Intro music:
- “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation.
Background music:
Authorship and property of Pensamiento Espiral, and for specific songs, use of Epidemic Sound license.
4:06. Can we talk now? Mindme, epidemic sound license.