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Pamela works as a Press & Communications Manager for an international NGO (IWGIA) defending indigenous peoples' rights. She holds an Erasmus Mundus MA in Journalism, Media & Globalisation from Hamburg and Aarhus University and an MA in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires. She will be putting the eye on international media coverage of indigenous communities and their demands.
How Five Latin American Countries Came To Forefront Of Protecting The Environment
Today, Latin America, most biodiverse region in the world, is home to inspiring examples of how policy measures can tackle climate change. According to this article, groundbreaking experiences in five countries are driving sustainable solutions to promote a better relationship with nature.
It's not about blocking development
All over the continent politicians and social movements are increasingly focusing on achieving harmonic relations between communities and natural resources.
Some of the green solutions include:
- Constitutional rights for the nature,
- Investing in green sources for electricity supply
- a leading model for sustainable agriculture,
- Closing the doors on mining projects
- Justice and reparation for indigenous peoples
Can these efforts help shape a new model where extractivism is out of the picture? Get an overview of the trends that are working in Ecuador, Cosa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador and Bolivia.
