For two decades, I have worked at the intersection of Indigenous rights and environmental justice, advocating for my people and many others across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand how Indigenous Peoples’ voices continue to be sidelined within the very movements that claim to support us. This marginalisation of Indigenous…
Tag: Decolonisation
The Illusion of Conservation and the Land Grab Threat of the Indigenous Territories
When Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia and in other parts of the world are still struggling to get recognition and protection of their rights while actively taking action to prevent the climate crisis from worsening, another disaster is just lurking. This catastrophe is rooted in ideas proposed by giant non-governmental organizations in the conservation sector such…