Video Gallery
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Madhu Tirkey and Ms. Malti Tirkey – India
Meet Ms. Madhu Tirkey and Ms. Malti Tirkey who have been fighting for the rights and well-being of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Women in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, India. We are proud
AIPP: A Journey of Self-determination of Indigenous Peoples in Asia
Self-determination lies at the core of the AIPP’s mission. Across Asia, Indigenous Peoples face multifaceted challenges, such as loss of ancestral lands, environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and discrimination.
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Damian Soreng – India
Message from Mr. Damian Soreng, Indigenous Activist from Odisha State, India Johar everyone! My name is Damian Soreng. I belong to the Khadia Indigenous community. Now I would like to
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ordhi Villagers – India
As part of the celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity, Jashpur Jana Vikash Sanstha (JJVS) has shared a beautiful video with the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), featuring the
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Deepak Minz – India
The message of Mr. Deepak Minz, Project Coordinator of ANGNA from Odisha, India on the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Johar! My name is Deepak Minz. I
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Lo Van Bien – Vietnam
Watch this insightful video featuring Mr. Lo Van Bien, a 90-year-old knowledge holder hailing from Cang Na Village in Vietnam. In the video, he sheds light on the significance of
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Devashis Roy – Bangladesh
The message of Mr. Devashis Roy, the Chief of Chakma Circle (the Chakma Raja) from Bangladesh on the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. Jhoo! My name is
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Binota Moy Dhamai – Bangladesh
Mr. Binota Moy Dhamai is a member of the Jumma-Tripura, one of the Indigenous Peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. Mr. Binota has almost two decades of experience
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Satej Chakma – Bangladesh
Check out this video featuring Mr. Satej Chakma discussing the important connection between Indigenous Peoples and biodiversity! Mr. Satej is the sub-editor of Indigenous Peoples’ News Bangladesh, the only media
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Sokunthea Nun – Cambodia
Sokunthea Nun from Ratana Kiri Province in Cambodia currently holds the position of President at the Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA). CIYA, a member organization of the Asia Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Yun Mane – Cambodia
Yun Mane, a member of the Indigenous Bunong Community in Cambodia, serves as the Executive Director of the Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Organization (CIPO). Ms. Mane is urging the Cambodian government
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Kaisanan– Taiwan
Mr. Kaisanan is associated with PIDA (Papora Indigenous Development Association) and the Central Taiwan Ping-Pu Indigenous Groups Youth Alliance. He belongs to the Taokas people in the Central mountainous area
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Pasang Dolma Sherpa – Nepal
Pasang Dolma Sherpa, a member of Nepal’s Sherpa Indigenous Community serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Indigenous Peoples Research and Development (CIPRED). Ms. Sherpa has devoted many
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Dev Kumar Sunuwar – Nepal
Dev Kumar Sunuwar, a proud member of the Sunuwar Indigenous Peoples from Nepal, holds significant roles as the Chair of Indigenous Television, the only multi-lingual television in Nepal, and as
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Yasso Kanti Bhattachan – Nepal
Yasso Kanti Bhattachan belongs to Thakali Indigenous Peoples from Nepal. Ms. Yasso has been working for the rights of Indigenous women and girls for many years. In her indigenous language,
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Dr. Krishna B. Bhattachan – Nepal
Dr. Krishna B. Bhattachan belongs to the TaMhang (Thakali) Indigenous Peoples in Nepal. Speaking in his indigenous language, Dr. Bhattachan emphasizes that it is our responsibility to protect and preserve
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Sabba Rani Maharjan – Nepal
Ms. Sabba Rani Maharjan belongs to the Newa Indigenous Community from the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Ms. Sabba is a member of the Executive Council of the Asia Indigenous Youth Platform
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Khim Ghale – Nepal
Mr. Khim Ghale, a journalist and a community activist from Nepal explains that Indigenous communities in Nepal have long been safeguarding biological diversity through their rich traditional knowledge and practices.
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Ms. Nimi Sherpa – Nepal
Ms. Nimi Sherpa belongs to the Sherpa Indigenous Community from the Mountain region of Nepal. She serves as the Chair of the National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF), which is a
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Jagat Baram – Nepal
In a video message, Mr. Jagat Baram explains that Indigenous Peoples in Nepal live within or near forests and have been sustainably managing their natural resources, including forests, for generations,
Indigenous Peoples’ Voices on Biodiversity: Mr. Shaq Koyok – Malaysia
In a video message commemorating the International Day for Biodiversity, Mr. Shaq Koyok elaborates that indigenous lands have been encroached upon and expropriated by authorities many times for the sake