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Healing people, Healing Nature
In a world where rising violence, conflict, and turmoil dominate headlines, it is easy to believe that there is little we, as regular citizens, can do for peace. But lasting peace rarely begins with a ceasefire or treaties alone; it often starts far from the spotlight in villages, forests, riversides and farms where communities live and lead.
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Equator Initiative at COP16: Honoring and Celebrating Local Voices on the Global Stage
Her Land. Her Rights
What do the Sustainable Development Goals have to do with Indigenous people?
In Türkiye, a sparkling model for community-led conservation
Celebrating rural women’s roles in transforming food systems
Nature for water, nature for food, nature for peace
Equator Prize winners recognized for making a difference
Los ganadores del Premio Ecuatorial 2023 facilitan el camino hacia la consecución del Marco Mundial de la Diversidad Biológica
Les lauréats du Prix Équateur 2023 ouvrent la voie à la réalisation du Cadre Mondial de la biodiversité
Equator Prize 2023 winners pave the way to Global Biodiversity Framework
La lucha local – Cómo las mujeres indígenas hacen frente a la crisis climática
Le combat est local – Les femmes autochtones s’attaquent à la crise climatique.
The fight is local – How Indigenous women tackle the climate crisis
Somos los guardianes de ecosistemas que están desapareciendo
Nous sommes les gardiens d’écosystèmes en voie de disparition
We are the guardians of vanishing ecosystems
Local communities are key for conservation
Indigenous women at the forefront of transformational change
Los ganadores del Premio Ecuatorial 2022 muestran soluciones indígenas y locales para las personas y el planeta
Les lauréats du Prix Équateur 2022 présentent des solutions autochtones et locales pour les personnes et la planète
Equator Prize 2022 winners showcase Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet
Protecting the great ape whose culture is peace
Healing the Earth’s Lungs
The value of water equals the value we attach to life
Selva Viviente. Las iniciativas de conservación innovadoras del pueblo Kichwa de Sarayaku ganan el Premio Ecuador 2021
The Living Forest. Innovative conservation efforts of the Kichwa people of Sarayaku earn the Equator Prize 2021
Promoviendo los mercados alternativos de alimentos indígenas
Making alternative Indigenous food markets mainstream
For a truly circular economy, we need to listen to Indigenous voices
An urgent World Water Day Call to Action featuring EP winners
Los ganadores del Premio Ecuatorial 2021 aportan las soluciones de acción local que necesitamos
Les lauréats du Prix Équateur 2021 sont porteurs des solutions d’action locale dont nous avons besoin
Celebrating Local Action: The winners of the Equator Prize 2021
“Indigenous peoples need recognition and reciprocity,” authored by Martin Sommerschuh
Indigenous land rights; a pathway to a sustainable future
The pequi trees of redemption
The Páramo is water, and water is life
From ‘untouchables’ to internationally celebrated farmers. How a group of Indian Dalit women developed climate-smart agriculture to combat food insecurity
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Engagement at COP 26 and the Way Forward
Indigenous peoples lead essential global transformation on nature, climate, economies
Applying the hard lessons of coronavirus to the biodiversity crisis
The pequi trees of redemption
The risks of biodiversity loss for cities
Now that we own our land we can protect it
Equator Prize Ceremony Opens Doors to Scaling Up Local, Nature-based Solutions to Climate Change
Equator Prize Ceremony to Highlight Local Nature-based Solutions at UN Climate Summit
In Rush for Answers to Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Equator Prize Launches Search for Local, Nature-based Solutions
On World Environment Day, signs of hope
Indigenous communities: Advocates in providing clean water for all
We are all Dukdukdiya: Humming bird with one drop of water at a time
In defense of nature: women at the forefront
Accelerating finance for inclusive, nature-based enterprises
We are all “sailing the waves on our own” now
Nature for Life
Celebrating invisible, indivisible nature
Imagining Rural Revitalization
Food resilience: A local catalyst for accelerating biodiversity conservation and sustainable development
Community Action Will Drive SDG Achievement
Making Waves: Ocean Action for SDGs
Three Lessons from Equator Prize 2017 Winners
World Oceans Day
Celebrating indigenous peoples as nature’s stewards
The Power of Women and Indigenous Peoples to Achieve Better Growth with Forests
Women, Nature and Development: Holding up Half the Sky
Rural Communities Are a Hotspot for Sustainable Development