Heartbeat of Hope
Weaving Solutions for a Regenerative Future
From Local Knowledge to Global Action
Led by Indigenous scientists and solutionists, Project Peoples researches, communicates, and catalyzes the implementation of Indigenous solutions to critical global challenges. Rooted in the science and wisdom of Indigenous communities around the world, our work braids together Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing to co-create a comprehensive knowledge base for a regenerative future.
Through deep collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we seek to enable innovative, culturally relevant solutions that honor the inherent rights and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. From restoring degraded ecosystems to developing renewable energy systems, our work spans a range of critical focus areas.
“Sometimes, we take for granted what we ourselves know, what our ancestors have passed down to us. Now we have the opportunity to truly appreciate this knowledge and share it for the benefit of the planet.”
Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn, Project Peoples
Stewardship Council Member
Our Solutions
In partnership with our Indigenous Steering Council, we have identified an initial list of 31 Indigenous solutions to explore across 4 focus areas. They include:
Cultivate Indigenous Seeds and Foods
Focus Area: Cultivate and Live Within a Healthy Environment
Co-Benefits:
Reductions in greenhouse gases
Resilient food system
Improved biomass
Restore Hydrological Systems
Focus Area: Restore and Protect Ecosystems
Co-Benefits:
Reductions in greenhouse gases
Stable water table and rivers
Protection from natural disasters
Secure Indigenous Peoples’ Territories
Focus Area: Support Indigenous Rights and Leadership
Co-Benefits:
Reductions in greenhouse gases
Stable local economies
Improved human well-being
Regenerative Clothing Made with Indigenous Practices
Focus Area: Design for Regeneration
Co-Benefits:
Reductions in greenhouse gases
Local market creation
Alternate livelihood opportunities
Project Peoples is building a bridge between Indigenous knowledge and action
Our Progress
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10
Intergenerational Indigenous Stewards assembled from six continents and ten territories
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12
Gatherings held to co-create vision and methodology with the Stewardship Council
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31
Indigenous climate and regenerative solutions identified across four focus areas
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20-30
Indigenous scientists and solutionists to join research
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57+
Metrics for assessing solution impacts at scale
For more on Project Peoples’ goals, long-term plan, and foundational understanding of Indigenous technologies and practices, read our Phase 1 report.
