Kyrkans skogar i fokus – ska de skyddas för rennäringen? Politik Sápmi - Avsnitt 58

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The Swedish Church's highest body will decide its forest policy this November, impacting Sámi reindeer herding lands.

The episode focuses on the Swedish Church's forest inquiry and its implications for Sámi reindeer herding. Host Maria Onga introduces the topic, noting the Church's historical apology to the Sámi people in 2021. Guest Kajsa Syrenen-Schall, secretary of the inquiry, explains its connection to the Church's reconciliation commitments. The inquiry proposes embedding FPIC into Church law, requiring Sámi consent before forestry actions that impact reindeer herding. It also suggests goals for more reindeer-adapted forestry and protection of cultural sites. Elin Neyne and Kerstin Andersson discuss the importance of land in reconciliation. Reindeer herder Jörgen Stenberg argues that sustainable forestry is insufficient and proposes the Church trade lands to secure key reindeer areas. Reporter Mattias Persson-Sorra details the split responses from Church dioceses to the inquiry, with only Västerås and Linköping fully supporting FPIC. Bishops from Härnösand and Luleå express reservations, citing recent FSC certification. The episode concludes with the timeline for the Church's decision in November and its significance for reconciliation.

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