"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, conducting research and working to restore key species. Courtois invites us all to support the guardians working to ensure that humanity has a future on Earth -- and to discover that healing the land can transform us as well.

How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity

The fate of the planet is deeply tied to the wisdom and stewardship of Indigenous peoples, who protect 80 percent of the world’s remaining biodiversity. Indigenous Guardians care for vast forests, restore threatened species, and help heal both ecosystems and communities. Their work supports both environmental health and human well-being, as shown by stories of personal transformation and measurable social returns. Honoring Indigenous-led conservation is essential for a hopeful future on Earth.

Indigenous Guardians Are Key To Healing Land And Humanity

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Valérie Courtois: How Indigenous guardians protect the planet and humanity