Stories from the Forest

Behind every forest product, conserved territory, and living tradition are people, knowledge, and relationships that sustain them. From forest honey and almaciga to Indigenous youth leadership, women's experiences, and community-led conservation, explore stories from the landscapes and communities we work alongside, stories of rights, livelihoods, culture, and caring for living forests.

Portrait of Monitte Lantas, Tagbanwa youth leader and NKKN president, in South Palawan

When the Mangroves Ask for Time

At 24, Tagbanwa youth leader Monitte Lantas is helping NKKN turn childhood memories of Narra’s mangroves into a youth-led conservation project. Their proposal shows why Indigenous young people are not only the future of conservation, they are already leading it.

Nature's Heartbeat

NTFP-EP Philippines

Aug 254 min read