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Treat The Planet With Respect: President Draupadi Murmu Expresses Concern About Worsening Climate Crisis

‘Treat the planet with respect’: President Draupadi Murmu worries about worsening climate crisis

Taking stock of the worsening climate crisis, India’s President Draupadi Murmu issued an urgent call for action for the people of the nation to treat “the entire living world and its habitat” respectfully. Presenting an argument to broaden the horizon of “rights” based on a Uttarakhand High Court decision recognizing Ganga and Yamuna as living …

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Indigenous peoples seek leadership and respect in the battle for biodiversity

Indigenous peoples seek leadership and respect in the battle for biodiversity

Montreal Canada – Indigenous communities are demanding a leadership role in protecting global biodiversity, as a United Nations conference on safeguarding critical ecosystems highlights the importance of Indigenous stewardship of lands and waters. Calls to put Indigenous rights and decision-making at the heart of biodiversity initiatives have intensified as representatives from nearly 200 countries gather …

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