🎙️ Should sacred forests be gathered and relocated into one place or not? | Ms. Sien Sokny |

Ms. Sien Sokny, an Indigenous Por woman, shared valuable perspectives and experiences about the important role of Indigenous traditional beliefs in conserving biodiversity and natural resources.

Should sacred forests be gathered and relocated into one place? How should development be carried out in ways that do not affect Indigenous communities’ protected lands and sacred areas?

Through traditional beliefs, Indigenous peoples teach respect for nature and living in close connection with forests, mountains, land, and natural resources—key principles for keeping the environment rich and diverse.

This video helps us better understand how Indigenous beliefs contribute to the protection of biodiversity and natural resources.