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Annual Report 2025
Welcome to our Annual Report 2025, celebrating thirty-five years of Forest Peoples Programme
13 July 2026
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Revitalising Indigenous food systems: a story from the Cordillera region of the Philippines
Florence Mayocyoc-Daguitan is a Kankanaey Igorot from the Cordillera Philippines. She has been working in sustainable agriculture in the Philippines for many decades, and now works with Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines (PIKP) as Focal Person of the Food Stream of the Transformative Pathways project.
14 July 2026
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Weaving solidarity between the Amazon and the UK: The Wampis Nation's Call to Protect Territories of Life
In June 2025, representatives of the Wampís Nation travelled from the Amazon rainforest to the UK to share their experiences of Indigenous autonomy, self-governance and environmental defence, as well as to urge the UK government to take action in support of their human rights and the environment.
01 December 2025
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Addressing illegal fishing and offshore oil extraction in Suriname: Kaliña fishing association secures its seat at the table
For the Kaliña people of Galibi, on the north-eastern tip of Suriname, fishing is a way of life deeply entwined with their culture, local economy, and the health of their territorial waters. But the sustainability of Galibi’s...
02 July 2025
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Twenty years of engagement with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), some reflections on progress
Written by Marcus Colchester, Senior Policy Advisor, FPP.
10 December 2025
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Mapping Shared Territories in the Republic of Congo
In the heart of the Republic of Congo, a unique and transformative project is underway. Baka and Bakwele communities are mapping their shared territory and building their capacity to advocate for their rights. Participatory mapping initiatives not only strengthen communities' land claims but also address the root causes of attacks and reduce their vulnerability. This work aims to foster equitable governance in a region where land rights and cultural preservation are at stake.
Community leader sharing views from the ground on land tenure, human rights and palm oil certification
“What we are asking for is a guarantee that human rights will not be violated through these oil palm monocultures, and that normative frameworks require companies to respect human rights.”
Hear from a community leader and environmental human rights defender from the Colombian Caribbean, whose work is aimed at tackling the social, environmental and climate crises in Colombia and the world.
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Open Letter: The OECD should only accept Indonesia as a member if concrete measures are taken to respect Indigenous Peoples rights
02 June 2026
Supply Chains and TradeGlobal FinanceAccess to JusticeLaw and Policy ReformSelf Determination and FPICPalm OilTimber, Pulp and PaperRights to Lands, Territories and ResourcesFree, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)English
