FSC Indigenous Foundation
@fsc-if.bsky.social
🌳 FSC-IF | Global & Indigenous-led 🌎
✊🌿 Supporting Indigenous self-development and self-governance everywhere. 🌀🍃 Part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) family
Learn more: https://www.fscindigenousfoundation.org/who-we-are/
✊🌿 Supporting Indigenous self-development and self-governance everywhere. 🌀🍃 Part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) family
Learn more: https://www.fscindigenousfoundation.org/who-we-are/
✨Conservation is not only about climate or biodiversity: it is also about culture, governance, and self-determination.
🌎 “Nature is one, and we must act as one.”
Minnie Degawan, FSC-IF's Managing Director
🌎 “Nature is one, and we must act as one.”
Minnie Degawan, FSC-IF's Managing Director
October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
✨Conservation is not only about climate or biodiversity: it is also about culture, governance, and self-determination.
🌎 “Nature is one, and we must act as one.”
Minnie Degawan, FSC-IF's Managing Director
🌎 “Nature is one, and we must act as one.”
Minnie Degawan, FSC-IF's Managing Director
📢 At the #IUCNcongress, Minnie Degawan, a Kankanaey-Igorot woman and FSC-IF Managing Director, reminded everyone that restoration is not just planting trees: it’s about restoring balance with the Earth.
⚠️ Successful restoration depends on securing land tenure rights!
⚠️ Successful restoration depends on securing land tenure rights!
October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📢 At the #IUCNcongress, Minnie Degawan, a Kankanaey-Igorot woman and FSC-IF Managing Director, reminded everyone that restoration is not just planting trees: it’s about restoring balance with the Earth.
⚠️ Successful restoration depends on securing land tenure rights!
⚠️ Successful restoration depends on securing land tenure rights!
🚩At the IUCN World Congress 2025, the FSC Indigenous Foundation in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council is bringing the voice of Indigenous Peoples to the center of the global debate on conservation and climate change. 🌏🌳🌲🌱
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🚩At the IUCN World Congress 2025, the FSC Indigenous Foundation in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council is bringing the voice of Indigenous Peoples to the center of the global debate on conservation and climate change. 🌏🌳🌲🌱
We also took part in the Meeting of the interim advisory group of the Forest Guardians Investment Accelerator under #UNDP, contributing to discussions on shifting resources and decision-making power to #Indigenous-ledsolutions.
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We also took part in the Meeting of the interim advisory group of the Forest Guardians Investment Accelerator under #UNDP, contributing to discussions on shifting resources and decision-making power to #Indigenous-ledsolutions.
Throughout the week, FSC-IF has been part of various events and meetings, creating spaces to highlight the role of #IndigenousPeoples in protecting #biodiversity and leading #climatesolutions for a just and #sustainablefuture. 🌱
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Throughout the week, FSC-IF has been part of various events and meetings, creating spaces to highlight the role of #IndigenousPeoples in protecting #biodiversity and leading #climatesolutions for a just and #sustainablefuture. 🌱
✨ At #NYClimateWeek, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) is represented by Minnie Degawan (Kankanaey Igorot, Philippines) and Darwin Velásquez (Maya Mam, Guatemala), bringing Indigenous voices and perspectives to the global stage. 🌍🌿
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
✨ At #NYClimateWeek, the FSC Indigenous Foundation (FSC-IF) is represented by Minnie Degawan (Kankanaey Igorot, Philippines) and Darwin Velásquez (Maya Mam, Guatemala), bringing Indigenous voices and perspectives to the global stage. 🌍🌿
At #ClimateWeekNYC, we call on governments, business & philanthropy to move beyond symbolic recognition toward genuine partnerships that protect people & the planet.
bit.ly/4gFuLq6
bit.ly/4gFuLq6
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
At #ClimateWeekNYC, we call on governments, business & philanthropy to move beyond symbolic recognition toward genuine partnerships that protect people & the planet.
bit.ly/4gFuLq6
bit.ly/4gFuLq6
🌍 We’re at #NewYorkClimateWeek 2025 for Climate Week NYC (Sept 21–28), joining Indigenous leaders & global partners to accelerate real, nature-positive climate action.
2025 is pivotal on the road to #COP30 in Brazil - momentum for Indigenous-led solutions starts now! 🌱
2025 is pivotal on the road to #COP30 in Brazil - momentum for Indigenous-led solutions starts now! 🌱
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🌍 We’re at #NewYorkClimateWeek 2025 for Climate Week NYC (Sept 21–28), joining Indigenous leaders & global partners to accelerate real, nature-positive climate action.
2025 is pivotal on the road to #COP30 in Brazil - momentum for Indigenous-led solutions starts now! 🌱
2025 is pivotal on the road to #COP30 in Brazil - momentum for Indigenous-led solutions starts now! 🌱
🌿 “Forests are our relatives.”
At the FSC Remedy Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Indigenous leaders called for healing, justice & restoration through the FSC Remedy Framework.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n1FRIh
#FSC #RemedyFramework #IndigenousRights #ForestRestoration
At the FSC Remedy Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Indigenous leaders called for healing, justice & restoration through the FSC Remedy Framework.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n1FRIh
#FSC #RemedyFramework #IndigenousRights #ForestRestoration
September 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
🌿 “Forests are our relatives.”
At the FSC Remedy Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Indigenous leaders called for healing, justice & restoration through the FSC Remedy Framework.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n1FRIh
#FSC #RemedyFramework #IndigenousRights #ForestRestoration
At the FSC Remedy Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Indigenous leaders called for healing, justice & restoration through the FSC Remedy Framework.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4n1FRIh
#FSC #RemedyFramework #IndigenousRights #ForestRestoration
🌱 Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2026!
Cultural Survival offers $2,500–$5,000 for youth-led projects (3–6 months) on:
🌍 Climate Change🌾 Lands & Livelihoods 🗣️ Culture
Youth are key to protecting forests & communities.
Apply by Sept 30 👉 bit.ly/4mTwPgl
#IndigenousYouth
Cultural Survival offers $2,500–$5,000 for youth-led projects (3–6 months) on:
🌍 Climate Change🌾 Lands & Livelihoods 🗣️ Culture
Youth are key to protecting forests & communities.
Apply by Sept 30 👉 bit.ly/4mTwPgl
#IndigenousYouth
September 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🌱 Indigenous Youth Fellowship 2026!
Cultural Survival offers $2,500–$5,000 for youth-led projects (3–6 months) on:
🌍 Climate Change🌾 Lands & Livelihoods 🗣️ Culture
Youth are key to protecting forests & communities.
Apply by Sept 30 👉 bit.ly/4mTwPgl
#IndigenousYouth
Cultural Survival offers $2,500–$5,000 for youth-led projects (3–6 months) on:
🌍 Climate Change🌾 Lands & Livelihoods 🗣️ Culture
Youth are key to protecting forests & communities.
Apply by Sept 30 👉 bit.ly/4mTwPgl
#IndigenousYouth
🌿 Webinar | Sept 25 | 8–9:30 AM EST
Ahead of #SBSTTA27 & #COP17, join this session on the CBD Forest Biodiversity Agenda 🌍
🎙️ Stakeholder voices: Indigenous Peoples, Women, NGOs & more
📌 Organized by IAF MG ICM
🔗 Check your local time & register:
bit.ly/4noqMjD
Ahead of #SBSTTA27 & #COP17, join this session on the CBD Forest Biodiversity Agenda 🌍
🎙️ Stakeholder voices: Indigenous Peoples, Women, NGOs & more
📌 Organized by IAF MG ICM
🔗 Check your local time & register:
bit.ly/4noqMjD
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🌿 Webinar | Sept 25 | 8–9:30 AM EST
Ahead of #SBSTTA27 & #COP17, join this session on the CBD Forest Biodiversity Agenda 🌍
🎙️ Stakeholder voices: Indigenous Peoples, Women, NGOs & more
📌 Organized by IAF MG ICM
🔗 Check your local time & register:
bit.ly/4noqMjD
Ahead of #SBSTTA27 & #COP17, join this session on the CBD Forest Biodiversity Agenda 🌍
🎙️ Stakeholder voices: Indigenous Peoples, Women, NGOs & more
📌 Organized by IAF MG ICM
🔗 Check your local time & register:
bit.ly/4noqMjD
The PIPC plays a vital role in @FSC_IC by giving advice & recommendations. 🌿
September 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The PIPC plays a vital role in @FSC_IC by giving advice & recommendations. 🌿
On #InternationalIndigenousWomensDay we honor the leadership of Indigenous women whose voices guide conservation and justice. 🌍🌱
At the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee (PIPC), their vision and strength inspire us every day. ✨
At the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee (PIPC), their vision and strength inspire us every day. ✨
September 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On #InternationalIndigenousWomensDay we honor the leadership of Indigenous women whose voices guide conservation and justice. 🌍🌱
At the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee (PIPC), their vision and strength inspire us every day. ✨
At the FSC Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee (PIPC), their vision and strength inspire us every day. ✨
At FSC & FSCIF, we strengthen Indigenous forest management by uplifting Indigenous women’s rights and knowledge, because when they are protected, so are our forests, our lives, and our future. 🌍🌱
#IndigenousWomen #ForestsForAllForever
#IndigenousWomen #ForestsForAllForever
September 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At FSC & FSCIF, we strengthen Indigenous forest management by uplifting Indigenous women’s rights and knowledge, because when they are protected, so are our forests, our lives, and our future. 🌍🌱
#IndigenousWomen #ForestsForAllForever
#IndigenousWomen #ForestsForAllForever
🌿“Indigenous women’s voices are essential for conservation and the protection of nature.” — Maria De Leon, Guna woman
Indigenous women have always carried wisdom, resilience, and vision, and they are bridges between the past, the present, and the future. #IndigenousWomensDay
Indigenous women have always carried wisdom, resilience, and vision, and they are bridges between the past, the present, and the future. #IndigenousWomensDay
September 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🌿“Indigenous women’s voices are essential for conservation and the protection of nature.” — Maria De Leon, Guna woman
Indigenous women have always carried wisdom, resilience, and vision, and they are bridges between the past, the present, and the future. #IndigenousWomensDay
Indigenous women have always carried wisdom, resilience, and vision, and they are bridges between the past, the present, and the future. #IndigenousWomensDay
☕🌾 These young #Indigenousentrepreneurs are reviving heirloom rice, conserving native seeds, and sharing forest-grown coffee & cuisine.
For them, entrepreneurship is about worth: honoring heritage, protecting forests, and sustaining communities. 🌍💡 #Indigenousledsolutions
For them, entrepreneurship is about worth: honoring heritage, protecting forests, and sustaining communities. 🌍💡 #Indigenousledsolutions
August 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
☕🌾 These young #Indigenousentrepreneurs are reviving heirloom rice, conserving native seeds, and sharing forest-grown coffee & cuisine.
For them, entrepreneurship is about worth: honoring heritage, protecting forests, and sustaining communities. 🌍💡 #Indigenousledsolutions
For them, entrepreneurship is about worth: honoring heritage, protecting forests, and sustaining communities. 🌍💡 #Indigenousledsolutions
🌱 On #WorldEntrepreneursDay, meet Daniel & Jaymar of Banolmi Store PH. 👉 bit.ly/3UIseBc
August 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
🌱 On #WorldEntrepreneursDay, meet Daniel & Jaymar of Banolmi Store PH. 👉 bit.ly/3UIseBc
🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the voices shaping the future.
Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement.
From climate to AI, Indigenous Peoples lead with innovation & commitment.
📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6
Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement.
From climate to AI, Indigenous Peoples lead with innovation & commitment.
📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6
August 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the voices shaping the future.
Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement.
From climate to AI, Indigenous Peoples lead with innovation & commitment.
📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6
Respect, trust & consent are the heart of ethical engagement.
From climate to AI, Indigenous Peoples lead with innovation & commitment.
📖 Read our latest article: bit.ly/47nZPI6
🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay we remember that respect and consent are not optional, they are essential for building ethical and sustainable relationships.
Their rights, knowledge, and consent must guide the ethical use of #ArtificialIntelligence.
#WeareIndigenous #IndigenousDay
Their rights, knowledge, and consent must guide the ethical use of #ArtificialIntelligence.
#WeareIndigenous #IndigenousDay
August 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
🌍 On #IndigenousPeoplesDay we remember that respect and consent are not optional, they are essential for building ethical and sustainable relationships.
Their rights, knowledge, and consent must guide the ethical use of #ArtificialIntelligence.
#WeareIndigenous #IndigenousDay
Their rights, knowledge, and consent must guide the ethical use of #ArtificialIntelligence.
#WeareIndigenous #IndigenousDay
🌎🌲Reunión con Líderes del Futuro Ngäbe-Buglé de Panamá OLIABP y Club Rotaract Juventud Indígena. Los jóvenes Indígenas ya son el futuro. ✊
¡Juntos por un futuro justo!
#jóvenesindígenas #futurojusto #solucionesclimáticas
¡Juntos por un futuro justo!
#jóvenesindígenas #futurojusto #solucionesclimáticas
August 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🌎🌲Reunión con Líderes del Futuro Ngäbe-Buglé de Panamá OLIABP y Club Rotaract Juventud Indígena. Los jóvenes Indígenas ya son el futuro. ✊
¡Juntos por un futuro justo!
#jóvenesindígenas #futurojusto #solucionesclimáticas
¡Juntos por un futuro justo!
#jóvenesindígenas #futurojusto #solucionesclimáticas
🌍 Today is #OvershootDay—we’ve used up Earth’s yearly resources.
But hope remains. #IndigenousPeoples are leading the way with ancestral wisdom and deep care for Mother Earth.
🧡 Supporting them means helping #MoveTheDate.
#VoicesoftheLand #OvershootDay2025
But hope remains. #IndigenousPeoples are leading the way with ancestral wisdom and deep care for Mother Earth.
🧡 Supporting them means helping #MoveTheDate.
#VoicesoftheLand #OvershootDay2025
July 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🌍 Today is #OvershootDay—we’ve used up Earth’s yearly resources.
But hope remains. #IndigenousPeoples are leading the way with ancestral wisdom and deep care for Mother Earth.
🧡 Supporting them means helping #MoveTheDate.
#VoicesoftheLand #OvershootDay2025
But hope remains. #IndigenousPeoples are leading the way with ancestral wisdom and deep care for Mother Earth.
🧡 Supporting them means helping #MoveTheDate.
#VoicesoftheLand #OvershootDay2025
Esta iniciativa se conecta con nuestra misión de apoyar la autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas.
Gracias a las comunidades por su confianza y liderazgo.
📖 Más información: bit.ly/3FT4arG
#FundaciónIndígenaFSC #NgäbeBuglé #DerechosIndígenas #ProgramaComunitario
Gracias a las comunidades por su confianza y liderazgo.
📖 Más información: bit.ly/3FT4arG
#FundaciónIndígenaFSC #NgäbeBuglé #DerechosIndígenas #ProgramaComunitario
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Esta iniciativa se conecta con nuestra misión de apoyar la autodeterminación de los Pueblos Indígenas.
Gracias a las comunidades por su confianza y liderazgo.
📖 Más información: bit.ly/3FT4arG
#FundaciónIndígenaFSC #NgäbeBuglé #DerechosIndígenas #ProgramaComunitario
Gracias a las comunidades por su confianza y liderazgo.
📖 Más información: bit.ly/3FT4arG
#FundaciónIndígenaFSC #NgäbeBuglé #DerechosIndígenas #ProgramaComunitario
Nos honra anunciar que implementaremos un programa comunitario con las comunidades Indígenas de Kiad, Nuevo Palomar, Quebrada Caña y Quebrada de Plata, en la comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panamá.
💧Acceso al agua
🏠 Mejoramiento de viviendas
🌿 Preservación cultural y mucho+
#CLPI #PueblosIndígenas
💧Acceso al agua
🏠 Mejoramiento de viviendas
🌿 Preservación cultural y mucho+
#CLPI #PueblosIndígenas
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nos honra anunciar que implementaremos un programa comunitario con las comunidades Indígenas de Kiad, Nuevo Palomar, Quebrada Caña y Quebrada de Plata, en la comarca Ngäbe-Buglé, Panamá.
💧Acceso al agua
🏠 Mejoramiento de viviendas
🌿 Preservación cultural y mucho+
#CLPI #PueblosIndígenas
💧Acceso al agua
🏠 Mejoramiento de viviendas
🌿 Preservación cultural y mucho+
#CLPI #PueblosIndígenas
📣 Las decisiones del #SB62 impactan directamente a los territorios Indígenas.
🌿 Urge reconocer su rol en la acción climática y abogar por financiamiento directo para soluciones sostenibles.
🗓️ Agenda clave: 16–20 de junio
#PueblosIndígenas #JusticiaClimática
🌿 Urge reconocer su rol en la acción climática y abogar por financiamiento directo para soluciones sostenibles.
🗓️ Agenda clave: 16–20 de junio
#PueblosIndígenas #JusticiaClimática
June 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
📣 Las decisiones del #SB62 impactan directamente a los territorios Indígenas.
🌿 Urge reconocer su rol en la acción climática y abogar por financiamiento directo para soluciones sostenibles.
🗓️ Agenda clave: 16–20 de junio
#PueblosIndígenas #JusticiaClimática
🌿 Urge reconocer su rol en la acción climática y abogar por financiamiento directo para soluciones sostenibles.
🗓️ Agenda clave: 16–20 de junio
#PueblosIndígenas #JusticiaClimática
🌍 Del 16 al 26 de junio se realiza el #SB62 de la CMNUCC en Bonn.
Durante esta semana (16–20), se discuten temas clave como acción de género, participación pública y enfoques no comerciales.
¡Los Pueblos Indígenas deben estar al centro!
#VocesDeLaTierra
Durante esta semana (16–20), se discuten temas clave como acción de género, participación pública y enfoques no comerciales.
¡Los Pueblos Indígenas deben estar al centro!
#VocesDeLaTierra
June 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🌍 Del 16 al 26 de junio se realiza el #SB62 de la CMNUCC en Bonn.
Durante esta semana (16–20), se discuten temas clave como acción de género, participación pública y enfoques no comerciales.
¡Los Pueblos Indígenas deben estar al centro!
#VocesDeLaTierra
Durante esta semana (16–20), se discuten temas clave como acción de género, participación pública y enfoques no comerciales.
¡Los Pueblos Indígenas deben estar al centro!
#VocesDeLaTierra