Indigenous Communities
Remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska in early October, displacing over 1,500 mostly Yup’ik residents and destroying homes in coastal villages. The storm highlighted how historical policies have left Indigenous communities exposed to intensifying climate threats. Federal and state aid has been mobilized, but recovery faces long-term challenges including relocation efforts.
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A new study highlights challenges in women's access to UN funding for indigenous and community land rights. The report, published by Mongabay, underscores gender disparities in environmental conservation efforts.