Global Indigenous leaders gather to exchange knowledge and foster greater awareness of Indigenous perspectives on forest stewardship.

Indigenous Peoples unite at UNCCD COP16 to call for the recognition of their rights in land restoration and environmental policies. Read the Declaration.

Join the consultation process to help integrate the recognition of cultural services and practices, strengthening and preserving the interconnection of Indigenous Peoples with landscapes

FSC Indigenous Foundation leads dialogue at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

The FSC Indigenous Foundation will attend the UNCCD COP16 to promote Indigenous land rights and solutions to combat desertification

Lenca Indigenous Women lead cultural revitalization and economic empowerment

The creation of the Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8j and international partnerships pave the way for an active participation of Indigenous Peoples at COP30 in Brazil in 2025

FSC Indigenous Foundation engagement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Learn about América Anayelli Olguín’s journey bridging technology and ancestral knowledge

At COP16 the FSC Indigenous Foundation signed an agreement with the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC)

We are excited to sign an agreement with the Ogiek Peoples Development Program at COP16 to expand our collaboration with and for the Ogiek Peoples and their forests.

At COP16, the FSC Indigenous Foundation and REPALEAC signed agreement to implement new activities with and for Indigenous Peoples in the Congo Basin

Let's learn how to live in peace with nature from the world's best biodiversity stewards.

Read blogs from Indigenous youth leaders on their experiences at the summit and how they will carry this knowledge to their communities.

The FSC Indigenous Foundation welcomes Ms. Bhattacharjee to the FSC family.

Join us at Climate Week New York to connect with the value of Indigenous knowledge and territories

Indigenous youth from around the world will attend the One Young World Summit and join our youth network

Central African Indigenous leaders gather for training on advocacy, leadership, communication, and project management in Douala, Cameroon.

Indigenous women’s organizations of Quetzaltenango and Totonicapán, Guatemala gathered to share knowledge, experiences, and strategies, and dialogue with stakeholders.

The course will contribute to the rights and sustainable development of Indigenous Peoples in Central America.

32 women participated in a workshop on leadership, negotiation and group dynamics for their management of Indigenous businesses

The campaign will break false stereotypes and strengthen Indigenous women’s identity and leadership.

All about this alliance to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs through a program that promotes a win-win exchange.

Eighty women leaders gathered to exchange experiences and knowledge

The Shipibo and Belgica communities protect their ancestral lands with Indigenous knowledge.

We create a toolkit to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in entrepreneurship support for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Apply to attend the One Young World Summit in Montréal, Canada and exchange experience with young leaders from around the world.

Read our statement at the UNPFII 2024: Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ Self-Determination: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices.

We congratulate our FSC-IF Council Chair for this prestigious position

The FSC Indigenous Foundation and Ogiek Peoples Development Program support a journey to Indigenous women’s socio-economic transformation.

Center represents resilience, recognition, and preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage.

Learn how preserving, revitalizing and promoting Indigenous languages contributes to environmental stewardship

The FSC Indigenous Foundation facilitated this collaboration to foster partnerships, knowledge exchange, and economic development with culture and identity.

At COP28, Indigenous women leaders from Africa, Mesoamerica and Asia share perceptions of climate change and their actions to resist its effects.

At COP 28 side event Indigenous leaders discussed empowering Indigenous communities with financial resources and inclusive carbon markets to scale up climate solutions.

Language is a tool that empowers and promotes participation in crucial global discussions.

We spoke with the Indigenous student who hopes to merge technology with ancestral wisdom.

Satnam’s wealth of experience and dedication to Indigenous empowerment will play a pivotal role in advancing our shared mission of responsible forest management and sustainable practices in Canada.

Indigenous women from around the world are on the frontline against climate change.

Four Indigenous territories in Panama initiated a process of collective elaboration of new Organic Charters and Internal Regulations.

Takeaways from Africa Climate Summit and Climate Week 2023

Indigenous women’s leadership and teamwork were important to achieve his historic act

As guardians of 25% of the world's land, our knowledge holds the answers to tackle climate challenges through collaborative, multisectoral efforts.

Photography is one of the innovative Indigenous solutions when it comes to young photographers like Álex Pérez Ventura. Get to know his work.

Sara Omi, Coordinator of the Economic Empowerment Plan for Indigenous Women of Panama, will speak about the FSC Indigenous Foundation and our Indigenous Peoples Alliance for Rights and Development (IPARD) Program

Join us in meeting Kevin Ochieng Onyango, a participant in the latest edition of our Indigenous Innovative Solutions photo contest. This is the first in a series of profiles highlighting the winners and exploring their journeys and achievements beyond the contest. Get inspired by their remarkable work and discover the impact they continue to make.

The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Mesoamerican Climate Week 2023 will convene multi-sector actors to discuss and optimize climate change actions for the protection of our forests, people, and future.

After eight months of work, the Naso Comarca has created an Organic Charter that reflects its cultural values and the protection of Mother Earth.

Discover the ancestral practices of the Ixtlán de Juárez community to manage their forests and protect their biological diversity.

Indigenous Peoples worldwide voice urgency to fight deforestation with high-integrity and inclusive carbon markets.

Our Strategy was developed by, with, and for Indigenous Peoples to promote and support Indigenous-led actions and solutions.

At a UNPFII side event, Indigenous leaders and partners discuss an Indigenous-led strategy to protect Mother Earth guided by Indigenous vision, practices, and ancestral knowledge.

The Organic Charter is fundamental to legalize and recognize Indigenous Peoples’ rights in a territory

Indigenous women of the Emberá Ipetí community preserve and share their ancestral knowledge

On International Women's Day, we share the words of Indigenous Women about the importance of this knowledge for the rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples.

We received applicants from Indigenous Peoples passionate about creating meaningful changes for their communities around the world.

Expert Degree empowers 44 Indigenous community leaders from Latin America to create and support agendas for change

Indigenous leaders discuss traditional knowledge, successful Indigenous businesses, and Indigenous women's rights.

We strengthened partnerships with and for Indigenous Peoples to confront and mitigate the global climate crisis.

At COP27, Indigenous leaders, USAID, and the FSC-IF discuss why co-creation with Indigenous Peoples is key for effective climate action.

At COP27, Indigenous leaders and partners shared successful cases of Indigenous participation in REDD+ strategies as part of the NDCs in Costa Rica and Peru

At COP27, FSC-IF signed Memorandums of Understanding with organizations and networks to identify and promote Indigenous-based solutions to the challenges facing our world.

At COP27, Indigenous women from Africa, Mesoamerica, and South America discuss how they are leading climate agendas with their traditional knowledge

Indigenous leaders, donors, and NGOs discussed Indigenous-led finance at COP27

The FSC Indigenous Foundation celebrates the launch of the Indigenous Women of Panama’s Economic Empowerment Plan and is supporting its implementation.

Indigenous leaders, donors, and NGOs discussed Indigenous-led finance models and funding initiatives at a Climate Week New York event.

The Congress was a space for dialogue, reflection, empowerment and spirituality among Guna women.

A few months before COP27 and as part of its strategy to strengthen the capacities of Indigenous Organizations around the world and catalyze holistic self-development, the FSC-IF developed a training workshop on climate change negotiation.

Native American Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America discuss successful Indigenous-led tourism models

“Indigenous Voices” is a podcast produced by the FSC Indigenous Foundation, dedicated especially to highlight the vision and perspectives of the Indigenous Peoples of the world.

A conversation with Basiru Isa of REPALEAC on the challenges of Indigenous Peoples’ recognition, rights, and natural resources.

Members speak about how we can join forces to find solutions for the challenges facing Indigenous Peoples.

Indigenous communicators and photographers from around the world participated in the "Indigenous Innovative Solutions" contest to raise awareness of the messages and stories from their communities.

Connection and exchange between Native American Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of Latin America on challenges, lessons learned, and innovative models.

The FSC Indigenous Foundation participated in the “First Regional Forestry and Sustainable Landscapes Congress” seeking to build a joint multisectoral agenda to combat the climate crises by the sustainable management of forests and biodiversity through the vision and needs of the Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Renowned photographers from around the world will select the winning photos.

We know that the best way to defend the rights and promote the solutions created by Indigenous Peoples is for Indigenous Peoples to communicate their own visions, with their own words and images.

Three members of the FSC-IF Council will be speaking at conference aimed to take stock of the situation of the world's forests

Sara Omi speaks about her journey and the importance of empowering Indigenous women and girls.

FSC-IF and USAID co-organized two listening sessions for Indigenous leaders worldwide to share inputs on USAID’s new Climate Strategy.

The FSC Indigenous Foundation convened a workshop with academics and experts in the field of Indigenous economies.

“We will support indigenous communities in providing innovative solutions to global challenges through FSC's multi-stakeholder platform”.

The Indigenous Peoples Alliance for Rights and Development aims to create solutions to empower world’s Indigenous Peoples with long-term capacity to manage, develop, and govern their territories based on the principles of self-determined development, traditional practices, environmental conservation, and respect to their customary rights.

To give a voice to Indigenous Peoples on the continued management and preservation of the world’s forests, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has established the FSC Indigenous Foundation.