Taking place at GLF Bonn 2019, June, 22, this Voices of the Landscape plenary brought together six Indigenous Peoples sharing their wisdom and stories with the audience. The session was opened by a traditional prayer performed by Lola Cabnal from Guatemala preceded by a traditional song by Taymur community representatives.

It’s time to recognize the unsung heroes, big and small, who take a stand for their landscapes and their environment. Across the globe, local communities and Indigenous Peoples – particularly rural women and youth – are writing stories of resilience and success by mobilizing their communities to drive projects of immense impact.

How does visionary leadership at a community level give rise to the radical ideas that generate sweeping positive change?