ISFMI was invited to participate in the launch of the new UNESCO publication on Traditional Fire Management at COP16 in Cali.

Indigenous fire management is more than just a tradition, it is a vital component of peace, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and cultural heritage in the Guiana Shield. Enabling its revival and safeguarding is key to a sustainable future.

This publication delves into the Amerindian Indigenous fire management practices, spotlighting the Macushi, Wapishana, Kari’na, Lokono, and Pemón Arekuna, Taurepan and Kamarakoto in a diversity of landscapes, including savannas, tropical forests, shrublands, coasts, and wetlands, showcasing the ecological, cultural, and livelihood significance of these practices.

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