ABYA YALA - LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
A land full of (bio)diversity and abundant life, Abya Yala and the Caribbean is a region that holds approximately 60% of the world’s terrestrial life. Yes, it’s also one of the regions that has 9 biodiversity hotspots! But besides that, it is a region that congregates a diversity of people, colours, smells and cosmos visions…
From tropical islands and their endemic fauna and flora, to glaciers, mountains, savannahs, mighty rivers, tundras, wetland, oceans, wetlands, deserts and tropical rainforests… This region has it all!
The people - a part of nature - play an important role in the region. Indigenous and local communities have been defending nature since the beginning of colonization. They are responsible for the vast knowledge that, still today, is crucial for science and the protection of the earth for all!
Our team wants to connect, engage and support youth all around the Abya Yala and Caribbean region, through event organization, advocacy, storytelling, campaigning, and partnerships.
Abya Yala? What is this?
Abya Yala means living and flourish land in the Dulegaya language. The Dule or Guna People use Abya Yala to designate the land known as Latin America and the Caribbean.
Why we use it? We believe it’s a word that emphasize that this region is Indigenous land.
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Reflections from North America, Latin America & Caribbean (Abya Yala), lessons on composting, highlights of our volunteer team at #Y4N, and more in this issue of PolleNectar. Dive in!