Sustain Episode 3: What does a new President mean for biodiversity in Guatemala?

Guatemala is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for land and environmental activists, with a history of indigenous genocide linked to colonial land grabs, the Cold War and deadly coups. Dr Pauline Herbst speaks with Maya Q’eqchi’ community leader in education Fredy Oxom and University of Auckland anthropologist Dr Callie Vandewiele to find out why a silent indigenous led protest is important for biodiversity.

Guatemala is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for land and environmental activists, with a history of indigenous genocide linked to colonial land grabs, the Cold War and deadly coups. Dr Pauline Herbst speaks with Maya Q’eqchi’ community leader in education Fredy Oxom and University of Auckland anthropologist Dr Callie Vandewiele to find out why a silent indigenous led protest is important for biodiversity.

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Ngā Ara Whetū.