Spore hosts: Indigenous Resistance and Global Solidarity

Yet, conservation is dear to most of us. At this event we will explore the realities of conservation projects in the Global South, and why how we think about nature and its protection matters. We will learn, exchange ideas, and reflect on the role global activism can play to break out of a broken model. We will hear powerful testimonies from Indigenous people facing violence, colonial exploitation, and human rights violations—all in the name of “conservation.” Together, we will explore why current approaches fall short, what needs to change and how movements can help to create this change.

Additionally, we will screen the short film Our Land Our Lives, directed by Telenga Hasa, Indigenous activist and filmmaker. Shot entirely on a mobile phone, the film tells the story of the Munda Adivasi community from Similipal, who were forcibly evicted from their ancestral lands for tiger conservation. It brings us, the audience, closer to the voices, stories and experiences of Adivasi communities displaced from their ancestral lands in the name of tiger conservation.

The screening is followed by a discussion, creating opportunities for Berlin-based activists, civil society actors, and all attendees to connect and strategize. We will tackle the following challenging questions:

•     What role does the Global North play in these issues?
•     How can activism drive change and reshape mindsets?
•     How can activists in the Global North support/ connect to Indigenous struggles?

This is more than just a conversation — it is a call to action. Let us amplify the voices of those directly impacted by colonial and racist policies, build solidarity, and ignite change together.

As part of Act for Survival Week, we invite activists and civil society to share their stories, strategies, and solutions. Let’s join forces to create a future that prioritises justice, equity, and environmental stewardship.