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A global initiative is uniting communities in Finland, Canada, and the U.S. to restore peatlands, which are vital for carbon storage and biodiversity. In 2024, Bigga-Helena Magga and her sister established the first Indigenous and community conserved area in Sámi lands in Finland.

This effort is part of a broader project to create restoration hubs across boreal and Arctic peatlands, enhancing resilience to climate impacts. Snowchange Cooperative, leading this initiative, has expanded its conservation efforts to 62,000 hectares in Finland and includes territories in Canada and Minnesota. The initiative emphasizes traditional knowledge and community practices while addressing the threat of climate change and mining.