For the Knasaimos-Tehit Indigenous People in Papua, Indonesia, the forest is a mother who constantly protects and nurtures their lives. It is their home, a source of food, and a provider that helps put their children through school. For these reasons, the Knasaimos-Tehit People remain deeply committed to protecting and preserving their ancestral forest.⁣ ⁣ To lose the forest is to lose life. Deforestation doesn't just destroy nature, it robs Indigenous Peoples of their right to live and creates even more complexity to our world in terms of climate changes. It also breaks our natural carbon storage and influences the water system. Yet for years, Indigenous Peoples have fought to keep the ecosystem alive, sustaining life without harming their people or the environment.⁣ ⁣ The Knasaimos-Tehit Indigenous people have a clear message for us: “N’omot Fsitodo Sisi Mam Mfe Tabra Ou” which means “Stand With Us to Protect Our Indigenous Forests”.⁣ ⁣ Act now and protect our common future. Link in ...