Indigenous conservationists are helping to save the Red Siskin (Spinus cucullatusa) — an endangered little red bird — after it was "discovered" there in 2000. Although Guyana is one of the world's ...

Indigenous communities in Guyana, such as the Kapohn people, have received funds from carbon credit sales negotiated by the government, but many criticize the lack of consultation, rushed ...

The red siskin has long been sought out by illegal bird traders and breeders due to its unique red-and-black plumage and cheerful song. The endangered species had almost disappeared from tropical ...

Forrest McSweeney has launched a nonprofit from his home in Chesterfield called the Uplift Project, which is raising funds to support Indigenous-owned businesses in the South American country of ...

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, colleagues and I are worried about the difficult living conditions of indigenous Warao families from Venezuela who are settled in remote locations across Guyana.

IDB Country Representative says, underscores importance of balancing sustainable development and conservation of forests ...

On Saturday, 21 February 2026, the world will observe International Mother Language Day, under the theme “Youth voices on multilingual education” (UNESCO). A reminder that languages are not merely ...

This article, written by Clarissa Levy and edited by Marina Amaral, was originally published on the Agência Pública website on October 16, 2024. It has been edited for length and context and ...