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We Are the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities guarding the future of Mother Earth for the benefit of all humanity.

In the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss,

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Are United to Defend Their Rights and Their Sacred Lands.

10 Years of Work, and over 958M Hectares of Land Protected

Click to explore the 24 countries and the 5 member organizations we represent.

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The 5 Demands That Bind Us

Through the pursuit of our five demands, our peoples and communities can safeguard Mother Earth.

Bringing together Indigenous Peoples and Local Community leaders with government, philanthropy, and private sector leaders to reshape climate and biodiversity financing.

Explore this collection of interconnected narratives highlighting the resilience and adaptability of indigenous and local community organizations throughout COVID-19.

Latest News & Events

Discover our latest stories and explore how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are safeguarding our planet’s crucial ecosystems.

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Events

Food Systems at COP16

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are essential to protecting our food systems, yet they are under severe threat from industrial agriculture and rampant land grabbing.

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Events

Shandia Forum 2024

Hosted by the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities during New York Climate Week 2024, the Shandia Forum will bring together Indigenous Peoples and Local Community

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leaders from member organizations of GATC gather around Kleber Karipuna as he delivers a speech in a village of Cameroon
News

Strategic Plan 2024 & 2025

As we face growing pressures from oil, monoculture, mining, and other extractive industries, the climate crisis is intensifying, especially in indigenous and local community territories.

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Rainforest Foundations US is our fiscal sponsor. For any letters and parcels, please direct to:

Rainforest Foundation US
P.O. Box 26908
Brooklyn, NY 11202