In this episode of The Crossroad: Voices of Justice, we discuss how community-led conservation can decolonize environmental efforts and tackle biodiversity loss. Javie Barcinal, a 2024 Global Landscape Forum Mountain Restoration Steward from Antique in the Philippines, shares his journey from volunteer to founder of Dulungan Youth, an organization named after the critically endangered Rufous-headed Hornbill, locally known as Dulungan.

Javie highlights the importance of grassroots involvement, inclusivity, and traditional ecological knowledge in conservation. He believes that local communities and indigenous peoples, with their deep connection to the land, are crucial in leading conservation efforts.

Tune in to learn how Javie and Dulungan Youth are empowering young people and fostering intergenerational solidarity to protect Antique’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.

To learn more about the GLF Restoration Program and how you can get involved, visit GLF's Restoration Program.

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Music: "The Maison" by Blue Dot Sessions

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The Crossroad: Voices of Justice is a podcast series dedicated to amplifying the voices at the forefront of climate change. Hosted by Juvenal Vitalis, each episode presents in-depth, personal interviews with BIPOC leaders driving the climate justice movement. These discussions showcase the unique stories and transformative experiences of individuals advocating for change. Each episode highlights the moment of realization that sparks action and change.

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This podcast series is supported by a generous grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, and the Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN).

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Global Landscape Forum (GLF) for their moral support and valuable connections.

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In the second part of this episode, Zahra shares her journey from Morogoro to Canada and Stanford, and how she attributes much of her success to the mentorship and support from people ahead of her. She also discusses her project involving arts and science to combat stigma around people with albinism.

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