Indigenous leaders, directly affected by the Ecuador and Andes Petroleum contract, held a January 28

Indigenous leaders, directly affected by the Ecuador and Andes Petroleum contract, held a January 28 press conference in Quito. They declared the government's consultation process illegal and illegitimate, rejecting oil exploration in blocks 79 and 83, and further development in the South-Central region. More details are available on the Pachamama website and their YouTube channel.

Manari Shigua of the Sápara people testified that UNESCO's designation of Sápara culture as "Oral heritage of humanity" implies all resources in their territory are world heritage. He asserted the Ecuadorian government must consult the world before exploiting these resources, especially those opposed by the people.

Communities in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest have sent a heartfelt video message to Chevron CEO John Watson: "We don't want to continue dying of cancer."

This urgent appeal calls on Chevron

Communities in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest have sent a heartfelt video message to Chevron CEO John Watson: "We don't want to continue dying of cancer."

This urgent appeal calls on Chevron to clean up its massive contamination of the Ecuadorian Amazon. The pollution has devastated the environment and continues to cause widespread cancer, birth defects, and other severe health problems.

The message was originally published in January 2010.

On December 3, 2007, the ICCFoundation highlighted efforts in biodiversity conservation. This work focuses on overcoming political

On December 3, 2007, the ICCFoundation highlighted efforts in biodiversity conservation. This work focuses on overcoming political opposition to ensure wilderness freedom.

The Patagonia Land Trust, also known as Conservacion Patagonica, has been instrumental in these efforts. This organization, dedicated to preserving critical lands in southern Chile and Argentina, established two national parks under the stewardship of Kris and Doug Tompkins.

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the costs to farmers when city boundaries are established.

Sustainable development involves key issues such as economic growth, gentrification, local food and farming, property rights, and civic participation.

To view more videos on Portland's sustainability progress, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.