https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=indigenous&parent=governanceIndigenous RSS feeds.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:16:56 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/Women on Nigerian social media are embracing herbal rings said to prevent pregnancy, but scientists say evidence remains limited. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:46:59 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/The global energy transition is putting increasing pressure on Amazon territories, rich in critical minerals. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:56:59 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/Extractive industries threaten millions of hectares of forest—and the indigenous communities who live there. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:10 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-amazonian-science-winner-seeks-collaboration/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-amazonian-science-winner-seeks-collaboration/Indigenous Amazonian science winner seeks collaboration Wed, 6 Aug 2025 02:06:54 GMT+0000Luisa Massaranihttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-language-barriers-are-impeding-science-learning/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/how-language-barriers-are-impeding-science-learning/Learning science in your native language can improve understanding, but many students in Africa lack this opportunity. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 02:44:06 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-africas-indigenous-science-knowledge/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/reviving-africas-indigenous-science-knowledge/Africa's indigenous knowledge holds untapped potential for scientific innovation. Fri, 9 Aug 2024 01:38:00 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/how-can-madagascar-eradicate-the-plague/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/how-can-madagascar-eradicate-the-plague/The plague is seen by many as a historic disease but in Madagascar it continues to spread via fleas. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:46:30 GMT+0000Abdulrahman Olagunjuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/indonesias-indigenous-seeking-the-support-of-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/indonesias-indigenous-seeking-the-support-of-science/Indonesia’s indigenous communities need evidence to shore up finance and legal protections, says Rukka Sombolinggi. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:23:08 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/indigenous-rights-ignored-in-cameroon-mining-deal/https://www.scidev.net/global/indigenous-rights-ignored-in-cameroon-mining-deal/An iron ore mine earmarked for a Cameroon biodiversity hotspot could have major impacts on indigenous communities. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:55:16 GMT+0000Adeline Tchouakakhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-how-to-stop-helicopter-research-colonisation/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-how-to-stop-helicopter-research-colonisation/Failure to recognise global South researchers has long been a problem, but some journals are now taking action. Fri, 3 Sep 2021 08:39:18 GMT+0000Helen Mendeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/coronavirus-could-devastate-indigenous-communities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/coronavirus-could-devastate-indigenous-communities/Limited medical services and food insecurity could increase vulnerability of indigenous communities to coronavirus. Wed, 1 Apr 2020 05:01:33 GMT+0000Andrew J. Wighthttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/data-tool-helps-indigenous-people-navigate-their-rights/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/data-tool-helps-indigenous-people-navigate-their-rights/Extent of struggle faced by indigenous people is revealed by new citizen science initiative. Fri, 5 Jul 2019 02:42:02 GMT+0000Emanuela Barbirogliohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-to-have-say-in-un-climate-policy-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-to-have-say-in-un-climate-policy-1x/“Somewhat rapid” acceleration underway for platform designed to give indigenous groups a voice. Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:33:19 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/good-preservation-can-couple-environment-with-jobs-and-revenue/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/good-preservation-can-couple-environment-with-jobs-and-revenue/A booklet shows how environmental protection can bring money and jobs to local people. Tue, 4 Dec 2018 01:11:17 GMT+0000Hazem Badrhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/wreck-amazon-forest/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/wreck-amazon-forest/The Terra Legal law was intended to help with indigenous land tenure, but could be abused and result in rampant deforestation. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:16:53 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-attuned-to-chronic-disease-risks/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-attuned-to-chronic-disease-risks/Communities in Ecuador and Brazil face rising rates of disease linked to changes in diet, sedentary lifestyle. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 01:42:38 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade, Tania Orbehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-finance-failing-on-forest-protection/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-finance-failing-on-forest-protection/Protection of forests and indigenous rights are not being targeted with climate funds, which favour energy projects. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:27:09 GMT+0000Lou Del Bellohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-views-collated-worldwide-for-first-time/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-views-collated-worldwide-for-first-time/An online tool aims to fill data gap and empower people who often don’t feature in statistics. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 03:19:36 GMT+0000Lisa Nikolauhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-social-quotas-higher-education/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-social-quotas-higher-education/Students admitted to universities through inclusion policy perform as well or even better than peers, says study. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:27:34 GMT+0000José Tadeu Aranteshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/herbal-medicine-standards-women-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/herbal-medicine-standards-women-africa/Awards honour African women working in health, with Mauritius president calling for focus on medicinal plant safety. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:44:14 GMT+0000Ochieng’ Ogodo