Stories From the Field
From He Sápa to the World
In August 2024, delegates from 36 countries and more than 50 Tribes and Indigenous Nations gathered in the Black Hills for WILD12. The proceedings are now available — 24 peer-reviewed papers and 12 Congress resolutions carrying forward a gathering built on Indigenous leadership and ways of knowing.
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Giving Makes Earth Sacred
Too often, the vast expanse of lands known as the Great Plains is dismissively referred to as “flyover country.”
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IUCN Motion 107: Protect the Sacred
Protecting the sacred means protecting life. IUCN World Conservation Congress Motion 107 calls for safeguarding sacred landscapes, species & Indigenous stewardship worldwide.
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IUCN Motion 096: On the Road to Half
WILD12 advanced the call to protect at least Half of Earth—linking Indigenous stewardship with science-based conservation goals.
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IUCN Motion 131: Defending Sápmi’s Old Growth Forests
Protecting Sámi lifeways means protecting old growth forests. IUCN WCC Motion 131 is a stand for culture, climate, and a livable future.
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IUCN Motion 097: Making Conservation Future Ready Through Mentorship
IUCN WCC 2025 Motion 097 ensures mentorship becomes a cornerstone of conservation, empowering youth and bridging generations for a future-ready movement.
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YAWANAWÁ: Yawanawá Forest Indigenous Patrols Protect Rainforest
18 young Yawanawá trained as rangers to defend their ancestral Amazon forest—blending tradition and tech in a bold new model for Indigenous-led protection.
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PRESS RELEASE: The Indigenous Struggle for Land in Kenya’s Lake Jipe Region
Bulldozers clear Kenya’s Mkocheni village, forcing 200+ Indigenous families off sacred lands vital for wildlife, culture, and survival.
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WILD Call to Action: WILD Sápmi
CALL TO ACTION Tuesday, June 17, 2025 For more information contact: Amy Lewis, Managing Director of Policy & Campaigns, WILD.org Johanna Nilsson, Director, WILD Sápmi Program, WILD.org The undersigned founders have decided, on 23rd of May 2025, to establish a fundraising foundation named “Insamlingsstiftelsen WILD Foundation – Sápmi”. The foundation shall, in accordance with its […]
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