Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)

The Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) is a grassroots organization that advocates for Indigenous peoples' rights and environmental protection. Founded by Native communities in North America, IEN works to address issues like climate change, pollution, and resource extraction by promoting sustainable practices rooted in Indigenous traditions. They collaborate with other groups to influence policy, raise awareness, and defend the land, water, and air vital to Indigenous cultures and health. IEN emphasizes the importance of Indigenous voices in environmental decision-making, aiming to ensure that their perspectives and rights are respected in solutions to global environmental challenges.