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SUMMARY:International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights\, Shaping Futures\nWhile AI can support cultural revitalization\, youth empowerment\, and even adaptation to climate chance\, it often reinforces bias\, exclusion\, and misrepresentation towards Indigenous Peoples. \nMost AI systems are built without Indigenous input\, risking the misuse of their data\, knowledge\, and identities. \nBesides\, massive data centers can also impact Indigenous lands\, resources\, and ecosystems. This is a new issue added to the barriers to accessing new technologies\, especially in rural areas\, excluding Indigenous from full participation in AI-related processes. \nTo unlock AI’s full potential\, Indigenous Peoples must be respected as rights-holders\, co-creators\, and decision-makers. Meaningful inclusion\, data sovereignty\, and culturally grounded innovation are key to ensuring AI empowers their communities. \nThe upcoming International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples will put a spotlight on this through its theme\, Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights\, Shaping Futures. \nSpread the word! Let’s leave no one behind. #IndigenousPeoples \n\nWe need indigenous communities for a better world\nThere are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 6 per cent of the world’s population\, but account for at least 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7\,000 languages and represent 5\,000 different cultures. \nIndigenous Peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social\, cultural\, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences\, Indigenous Peoples from around the world share common problems related to the protection of their rights as distinct peoples. \nIndigenous Peoples have sought recognition of their identities\, their way of life and their right to traditional lands\, territories and natural resources for years. Yet\, throughout history\, their rights have been violated. Indigenous Peoples today\, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life. \nIn order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups\, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples\, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Our Planet
CATEGORIES:People,Planet
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SUMMARY:Take the Green Route! Nature Rides
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly Nature Rides this Spring! We’ll explore the riverside\, meadows\, parks and woods in the south of York. \nSpend an enjoyable hour with us on a leisurely ride. We’ll relax together in fresh spring landscapes. We’ll be energised by sunshine\, the smells of new growth\, and the feel of warmer air on our skin. We’ll enjoy budding trees\, emerging spring blossom\, and pause to listen to birdsong. \nWe hope you’ll join us regularly and notice how the natural world changes through this beautiful season of renewal. \nYou’ll get some gentle exercise\, feel happier and healthier\, meet friendly people\, discover new green routes\, enjoy learning about nature and improve your cycling confidence and skills. \nHope you can join us! \nPracticalities\nMeet at 12:30pm in the area in the middle of Millennium Bridge. We’ll be there from 12:15pm. Look for the friendly people in purple York Bike Belles tops! \nPlease allow 1 hour for the Ride. It will take place at a steady pace\, with pauses to enjoy the nature around us. We usually cover between 3 and 4 miles in this time. Group numbers are limited to 8 people. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Please note you do not need to book a space for a child in a trailer or child seat. \nFor a Ride\, please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet. We can lend you a standard bike for the Ride\, with at least one week’s notice. Please note that it is a condition of our insurance that all riders on led rides wear a helmet. Do let us know in advance if you would like us to lend you a helmet. \nEveryone is welcome on a Ride! If you have difficulties pedalling ‘standard’ bikes or you have reduced mobility\, you can book a dedicated Cycling Without Age Ride on a comfortable passenger bike. If you don’t feel confident cycling for 30 minutes or so\, we can also offer a 1 hour confidence-building buddy session. \nPre-booking for bike hire or a buddy session is essential. Please email takethegreenroute@gmail.com or call us on 07493 692490 at least a week in advance of the Ride. \nPlease check the weather forecast beforehand and wear suitable clothing. Bring any personal medication. There are toilets at Cycle Heaven and Rowntree Park. Please do not attend if you are unwell. \nPlease travel to the activity by cycling or public transport if you can. All start points are easily accessible by bike or bus. Check out York’s Cycle Routes and Bus Information. \nTake the Green Route!\nTake the Green Route! is an exciting project for people and nature in York. \nCheck out the rest of our Spring Nature Programme of Nature Walks\, Rides\, Workshops and Socials. You’ll feel happier and more relaxed\, enjoy some gentle exercise\, have fun learning in small\, friendly groups\, and help create wilder spaces to restore our natural world. \nTake the Green Route! is made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players\, this two-year project is supporting a wide range of local people to enjoy nature-friendly lifestyles across York. \nFinally\, can you help our work continue? Our activities are offered free to York residents. We rely on donations and grants to fund our work towards a healthy\, green and kind York. Donate here.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/take-the-green-route-nature-rides/
LOCATION:York Millenium Bridge\, Rowntree Park\, York\, YO10 4ER
CATEGORIES:People,Travel
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