Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the planet’s population, but occupy approximately 22 % of the world’s land, and that land contains 80% of the remaining biological diversity on the planet - the most biologically valuable land on the planet. They have to be allowed to play a much more important role in the decision-making process concerning their lands which have forests, mineral resources, and fossil fuels that are coveted by transnational corporations and governments. Their traditional knowledge and skills should be honored and respected, as they have been good stewards of their lands and territories, having lived sustainably for generations, if not for hundreds of years.

Acknowledgement to contributors to this series of interviews:
Many thanks to Jim Heddle, Mary Beth Brangan, Morgan Peterson of the Ecological Options Network (EON) for their work editing and posting these interviews, and the use of video equipment. Victor Menotti of the International Forum on Globalization for doing some of the interviews. Guitar introduction to some of the videos - Miguel Viscaino of Patzcuaro, Mexico.


Monday, December 13, 2010

Link to audio file here of Post Carbon radio show on 12/13/10: 

What Happened in Cancun?  Report back on the UN Climate Summit in Cancun  Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, 2010

Bing Gong attended the UN Climate Summit in Cancun from November 29 to December 10, 2010.  In this program, we interviewed Victor Menotti, Executive Director of the International Forum on Globalization (IFG), who was active inside the negotiations and on the outside mobilizing civil society.

Joining the conversation in the studio was Mark Dowie, West Marin journalist and author of Conservation Refugees: The Hundred-Year Conflict between Global Conservation and Native Peoples.



Victor Menotti, Executive Director
International Forum on Globalization

Mark Dowie, West Marin journalist and author
Conservation Refugees: 

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