In varying degrees, climate change is defnitely and irreversibly affecting ways of life and survival of people globally that it is a major focus and concern in international, regional and national conversations and dialogues in terms of policies and strategies. Central to the discourse is the role of indigenous peoples with their sustainable practices and traditional knowledge of natural elements, whose identity is intimately linked to land, who have minimal or least contribution to climate change, yet bear its impact and adverse effects. While world leaders, policy makers, conservationists and environmentalists seek new paradigms and programmes to deal with climate ...

SAVE THE DATE! Come and join us at the Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival 2017! 5 – 6 August in Shah Alam Botanical Garden, Selangor. AIPP Secretary General, Mr. Gam Awungshi Shimray, will be present during the opening of the event. We also have indigenous cultural performers from Indonesia, Philippines, Bangladesh and Taiwan who will participate in the festival to promote their cultures and support the #LandRightsNow campaign. Don’t miss it! Click here to download poster.

Asia is the largest of the world’s continents, covering approximately 1/3 of the Earth’s land area. It is the world’s most populous continent, with roughly 60% of the world’s total population, and the most demographically diverse. “Asia’s natural resources are among the richest and most diverse in the planet. The region holds 20% of the world’s biodiversity, 14% of the world’s tropical forests, and 34% of global coral resources, including the greatest number of marine species in the world. Asia’s natural ecosystems and biodiversity provide numerous social and economic benefits, providing local livelihoods, supporting food, water and energy security, and ...