Nia Tero Annual Report 2023 ENGLISH Single pages - Flipbook - Page 4
WELCOME
INDIGENOUS
GUARDIANSHIP
OF EARTH
It is with deep gratitude that we invite you to read our 2023 annual report.
In Nia Tero’s sixth year of working in solidarity with our Indigenous partners
and their trusted allies, we were proud to continue our support of the
self-determined needs of Indigenous Peoples in their guardianship of
collective territories, and to increase our community of allies in this work.
Scientists have reported that the best of what’s left on this planet
is in the hands of Indigenous Peoples who live in deep relationships to
the land and sea.
These places are rich in biodiversity and are essential to the security of
global food production, freshwater, and, ultimately, the Earth’s climate.
This is no accident. These thriving places persist as the result of Indigenous
Peoples’ guardianship of collective territories. The future of our livable planet
relies on the protection and sustainable management of lands and waters
by Indigenous Peoples.
In the following pages, we will share highlights from our programs and
partnerships while reflecting on the challenges our Indigenous partners face,
and the opportunities that lie ahead – centering their actions, movements,
and ways of being and living.
None of this work happens without deep trust-based and long-term
relationships with our Indigenous partners, or without the collaboration
and support of our funders. We thank you for being part of this community
as we continue working toward our dream of Indigenous guardianship
everywhere possible on Earth.
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