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To Preserve Tropical Forests, Empower Local Communities
In a recent webinar, researchers discussed communities in Guatemala that sustainably manage the local forest, creating jobs and income while controlling fires and narcotrafficking.
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Yakama Nation Fishery Succeeds In Restoring Columbia River Sturgeon
After near extinction due to overfishing, hydroelectric damming, and climate change, the Columbia River white sturgeon has made a comeback thanks to Indigenous-led restoration.
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Coronavirus and Wildfires Combine to Pose Potential Threat to Indigenous Lives and Lands
But experts say it’s not too late to reduce the most serious effects of these compound issues.
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Q&A: Exploring the Connections Between Environment, Equality, and Indigenous Issues
Ceiba — a teacher, musician, and activist — emphasizes the importance of listening to and learning from Indigenous peoples.
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Just Climate Change Action: The Importance and Challenges of Centering Indigenous Wisdom and Perspectives
Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, leading the way for innovative actions rooted in first-hand experiences of climate disasters and shifts, and knowledge transferred across generations.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
