Empowering Indigenous Conservation: Regenerating the Philippine Rainforest with Datu Sangcoan

During this presentation, Datu shared his knowledge and experience as a member of the Higaonon tribe in the Philippines, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices in the face of modernization and environmental degradation. He spoke about the need for support in the form of funding, resources, and platforms to continue his tribe's efforts towards sustainable agriculture, reforestation, and conservation of their cultural heritage.

We'd like to sincerely express our gratitude for the opportunity to host Datu and bring attention to his work, and emphasize the importance of platforming and supporting Indigenous voices and initiatives that are actively engaged in earth repair activities. We encourage people to reach out to Datu and support his work in any way they can, including financial donations, sharing his story, and amplifying his message. Their website is https://www.tribes-natures-defenders.org/ .

Overall, this conversation highlighted the importance of Indigenous knowledge and practices in the fight against environmental degradation and the need for continued support and recognition of Indigenous voices in the global conversation on sustainability and earth repair.
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