News & Insights Across Asia
At the UN COP16 summit in Colombia, nearly 200 countries agreed on a groundbreaking framework requiring companies to pay for the use of genetic information from biodiversity, channeling funds to conservation and Indigenous communities.
President Joe Biden formally apologizes for the U.S.’s role in forcibly assimilating Indigenous children through the Indian boarding school system, marking a significant step toward reconciliation.
Canada orders petrochemical plants to curb benzene emissions after an indigenous community declares a state of emergency due to pollution from a facility in Ontario’s “Chemical Valley.”
Canada’s Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares a state of emergency due to hazardous benzene emissions from a nearby plastics plant, highlighting environmental and health concerns within the community.
Argentina’s Chubut Province governor states the fire destroying 600 hectares of Los Alerces National Park was caused by arson, alleging involvement of a marginal indigenous group.
The return of nine Lakota children’s remains highlights the enduring legacy of U.S. indigenous boarding schools and the generational trauma faced by Native American communities.
In South Dakota, the Lakota people confront challenges with resilience. The latest episode of “The Race Gap in the U.S.” explores their journey through the eyes of community members.
Decades after uranium mining ended, the Navajo Nation continues to struggle with a lack of clean water, facing health risks from contaminated sources and fighting for environmental justice.