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indigenous issues
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calgaryherald.comscience76 days ago
UN Indigenous Forum Issues Recommendations as Funding Declines and Effectiveness Is Questioned
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting in New York City with urgent recommendations including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and direct funding for Indigenous climate initiatives. The calls come as the Forum faces severe budg…
Gristai88 days ago
Indigenous Leaders Discuss AI Use for Environmental Protection at UN Forum
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues are examining ways to leverage artificial intelligence for monitoring deforestation and climate impacts. A new study highlights AI's benefits alongside risks from resource extraction for data centers. C…
nationalobserver.comscience89 days ago
Indigenous Leaders Discuss Health, Violence, and AI at UN Forum's 25th Session
Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues discussed ongoing crises of violence against land defenders and digital extractivism from AI technologies. The session focused on health in conflict contexts, highlighting data on killings and recommend…