“These initiatives demonstrate a massive and welcome shift in recognizing the central role that Indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and local communities play in protecting the forests that sustain us," said Wanjira Mathai, managing director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the World Resources Institute, a research organization.
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Recognizing that multiple conflicts center around resources, including natural resources, she said, "Restoration of the environment should be seen as an act of peace and peace building."
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