The knowledge keepers

Gustavo Alonso
Sara Omi
Gustavo Alonso
October 1, 2026
Category : Stories

Refuge, peace, home, a mother. Seven Indigenous women describe what the forest is to them and their answers point to one shared truth: forests are part of who we are. From the Cordillera of the Philippines to the Darién of Panama, they share personal stories of leadership, traditional knowledge, and stewardship, highlighting the growing role Indigenous women play in forest governance. This is what they told FSC.