Moruca District Council is the representative body of eight Lokono villages in a coastal lowland environment with extensive forest resources, mangroves and coastal wetlands. The eight titled villages cover roughly 31% of the traditional lands of the MDC. RFUS and APA have been supporting institutional strengthening efforts, including developing rules of procedure for Village Councils and guidelines for implementing Free, Prior, and Informed Consent.
Rainforests, one of our most powerful defenses against climate change, are at risk. Indigenous peoples are defending these vital forests. We must stand with them.
Rainforests, one of our most powerful defenses against climate change, are at risk. Indigenous peoples are defending these vital forests. We must stand with them.
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