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The Colombian government has issued a decree that recognizes Indigenous peoples as environmental authorities in their territories.

The decree gives new powers to Indigenous peoples to protect ecosystems, manage and conserve their territories and resources, plan budgets and make decisions about land use.

By Aimee Gabay
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/colombia-decree-recognizes-indigenous-people-as-environmental-authorities/

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