Welcome to the special Voices of Wilderness episodes covering WILD12. Jackie, your host, takes you behind the scenes at WILD12, where she met remarkable people dedicated to protecting nature every day. One of these inspiring individuals is Laura Yawanawá. Laura and her husband, Tashka Yawanawá, lead the Yawanawá people in Acre, Brazil, where they developed a Life Plan to sustain their culture, protect their forest, and counter illegal logging, mining, and ranching. It was incredible to meet them, especially as WILD.org (http://WILD.org) has now been working closely with them for years now. In this episode, we are excited to explore Laura's journey as an Indigenous woman and leader, the concept of 'conservation' from an Indigenous perspective, and the essential role of Indigenous women in caring for the land. Before listening to the episode, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org (http://WILD.org), which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to the special Voices of Wilderness episodes covering WILD12. Today we’re going behind the scenes at WILD12, where we met remarkable people dedicated to protecting nature every day. One of these amazing individuals is Jaime Rojo. You might remember him from a previous episode a few months ago, but here he is again–as I met him in person for the first time during the congress! Jaime is a photographer and National Geographic Explorer. His most recent project, Monarchs on the Brink, is a captivating visual exploration of monarch butterflies, highlighting the challenges they face and introducing the people committed to their protection. We didn’t post this episode at random; Jaime is a friend of WILD.org (http://WILD.org), and today is World Wildlife Conservation Day. Who better than him to share his passion for wildlife and represent the work being done in its protection? Enjoy this episode, where we prepared some games to get to know him better and in which he will talk about storytelling, science communication, protecting Half, 30by30, and many other topics! Connect with Jaime: https://www.instagram.com/jaimerojo/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today we’re going behind the scenes at WILD12, where we met remarkable people dedicated to protecting nature every day. One of these inspiring individuals is Joey Montoya, from the Lipan Apache Indigenous Peoples. Joey is a multimedia artist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Urban Native Era (https://urbannativeera.com/), a fashion brand focused on elevating Indigenous visibility through fashion and design. In this episode, we’ll dive into his journey, the creation of his brand, and his impactful work to increase the visibility of Indigenous peoples. Learn more about Urban Native Era: https://urbannativeera.com/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Change often begins with recognizing a problem, but what happens next? If you’ve been following our WILD12 journey and our social media, you've probably heard us talk about resolutions. But what exactly are resolutions, and what impact do they have? If you're asking yourself this question, you're not alone. In today’s episode, Jackie is joined by two colleagues from WILD.org: Amy Lewis, CEO, and Maddy Miller, Development and Administrative Associate. Together, they’ll unpack the power of resolutions—what they are, how they work, why they matter—and share a concrete example from Maddie’s experience at WILD12, where she helped create a resolution calling for a ban on clear-cutting boreal forests in Sápmi. Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Endorse WILD12 resolutions and be part of the change: https://wild.org/wild12/resolutions/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today, we’re joined by Lillian Bosch, who made the leap from tech to conservation, inspired by her journey into motherhood. Lillian advocates for nature-based solutions to climate change and plays a vital role in our new Sámi-led rewilding project! For those unfamiliar, the Sápmi region spans northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, home to the semi-nomadic Sámi, Indigenous reindeer herders. This vast land is covered by boreal forest, which makes up 62% of the area and is essential to Sámi culture, influencing their food, clothing, and traditions. However, the decline of the forest and the reindeer population poses a serious threat to the Sámi way of life. The boreal forest is not only a complex ecosystem but also the world's second-largest above-ground carbon sink, containing 22% of the carbon stored on Earth's land. Conserving Sápmi is crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change. Tune in to hear Lillian share her inspiring journey and her important partnership with the Sámi community! Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Today, we’re joined by Lillian Bosch, who made the leap from tech to conservation, inspired by her journey into motherhood. Lillian advocates for nature-based solutions to climate change and plays a vital role in our new Sámi-led rewilding project! For those unfamiliar, the Sápmi region spans northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia, home to the semi-nomadic Sámi, Indigenous reindeer herders. This vast land is covered by boreal forest, which makes up 62% of the area and is essential to Sámi culture, influencing their food, clothing, and traditions. However, the decline of the forest and the reindeer population poses a serious threat to the Sámi way of life. The boreal forest is not only a complex ecosystem but also the world's second-largest above-ground carbon sink, containing 22% of the carbon stored on Earth's land. Conserving Sápmi is crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change. Tune in to hear Lillian share her inspiring journey and her important partnership with the Sámi community! Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

At WILD12, we met Esteban Barriga, a young environmental leader. Esteban leads an urban reforestation project, coordinates the Quito Sin Minería youth movement, and advocates against mining in Indigenous Amazon territories, earning international recognition from the FAO and IUCN for his efforts. Also, did you know that Esteban was a CoalitionWILD alumni of 2021? In this episode, Esteban shares a glimpse of himself by answering our card questions, and we can assure you it was both inspiring and fun! Learn more about WILD12: https://wild.org/wild12/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this podcast episode, we had the incredible opportunity to meet Kevin Chang, the Executive Director of KUA, at WILD12. At the congress, Kevin highlighted how, in Hawaiian culture, communities have traditionally acted as caretakers of their lands, emphasizing that “They didn’t talk about the ocean separate from us.” Join us as Kevin shares his insights into community-based solutions addressing the challenges of environmental degradation in Hawai'i, and as we explore the powerful role of community in environmental stewardship. Learn more about WILD12: https://wild.org/wild12/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

During WILD12, Jackie had an inspiring conversation with Cristina Mittermeier, Co-founder of Sea Legacy and NatGeo Explorer. They delved into a crucial resolution that Cristina and other delegates had been working on, including Jamie Goncalves, Marine Biologist and Writer; Hinano Teavai-Murphy, Cultural Director at the Tetiaroa Society; and Frank Murphy, Director of Programs at the Tetiaroa Society. The resolution advocates for the ratification of the High Seas Treaty. Tune in to this brief episode where Jackie and Cristina discuss the resolution’s significance and its impact on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Learn more about WILD12: https://wild.org/wild12/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

That’s a wrap! The WILD team is proud to announce that WILD12 exceeded all expectations. We deeply thank everyone who made it possible and all who participated, sharing insights and experiences that we’ll carry in our hearts forever. Learn more about the 12th World Wilderness Congress (WILD12): https://wild.org/wild12/ Learn more about WILD: www.wild.org (http://www.wild.org)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.