Publication de l'UNESCO sur la gestion traditionnelle des incendies lancée à l'occasion de la COP16

ISFMI was invited to participate in the launch of the new UNESCO publication on Traditional Fire Management at COP16 in Cali.

Indigenous fire management is more than just a tradition, it is a vital component of peace, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and cultural heritage in the Guiana Shield. Enabling its revival and safeguarding is key to a sustainable future.

This publication delves into the Amerindian Indigenous fire management practices, spotlighting the Macushi, Wapishana, Kari’na, Lokono, and Pemón Arekuna, Taurepan and Kamarakoto in a diversity of landscapes, including savannas, tropical forests, shrublands, coasts, and wetlands, showcasing the ecological, cultural, and livelihood significance of these practices.

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