An Indigenous Perspective on Humanity’s Survival on Earth @TED #shorts #ted

We are the protectors of the forests,

so we protect this world.

Eighty percent of all the world's biodiversity is within Indigenous territories.

It includes places that are essential for our global climate,

our freshwater and food security.

We feel responsible for Mother Earth.

So can all of you.

We can all become guardians of this world.

Respect our way of living.

Respect our knowledge.

Respect our way of decision making.

Respect our Indigenous people's cultural integrity.

It has worked for many centuries.

A relationship based on mutual respect

eliminates the tendency to exert power over another.

It is something we can all learn,

practice and improve.