The “land back” movement
In recent years more than 254 acres of territory across 39 countries were restored to Indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples and local communities.
Giving land back to indigenous peoples doesn’t just right historical wrongs but it’s good for the planet. Research shows that Indigenous territories ward off deforestation. It has become clear that the native inhabitants are the best managers of the lands and resources.
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