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Cultivating Coexistence: Lessons from La Arriera
Biologists classify them as Atta cephalotes. Here in Panama, people call them La Arriera—a name synonymous with destruction. Kneeling down in the earth, I helplessly watch them march by. Leafcutter ants—thousands of them, a seemingly endless procession of six-legged pirates, each one balancing a bright green fragment as if cradling a piece of treasure. For
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Jaguar Siembra: Protecting Culture and Healing the Heart of the World
Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Jaguar Siembra is more than a reforestation project; it’s a movement to restore ecosystems, empower indigenous communities, and preserve ancient wisdom. This non-profit foundation is tackling some of humanity’s most pressing challenges—including hunger, poverty, and climate change—through regenerative agroecology, cultural preservation, and community-driven action. With a
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The Case for Radical Hope
The Roots of Doom Week after week, year after year I was confronted with distressing news of devastating droughts and supercharged storms. These recurring crises were not just unleashing dangerous weather – shattering scientists’ most sophisticated predictions – but exacerbating unjust systems, and driving entire communities into desperation. Worse yet, the poorest and most vulnerable
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