Guardians of Life Book Officially Launched
Kiliii’s new book, Guardians of Life: Indigenous Science, Indigenous Wisdom, and Restoring the Planet, has just been released. Featuring a decade of his National Geographic photography, the book includes contributions from two dozen Indigenous authors and is edited by bestselling author Charles Mann (1491).
“A visually dazzling and deeply informative collection that will linger with readers long after the last page.”
–Kirkus Reviews
How have the world’s most iconic natural wonders—the Pacific’s coral reefs, the Amazon rainforest, the Arctic tundra—remained so vibrant? They have flourished under the careful guidance of Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Guardians of Life reveals why these communities are the planet’s most effective conservationists. Join National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan, bestselling author Charles Mann, and a chorus of Indigenous contributors on a breathtaking visual journey—from Mongolia’s sacred mountains to Australia’s fire-managed woodlands—celebrating the power of Indigenous values, traditional ecological knowledge, and modern innovation in protecting the life that sustains our planet.
“Gorgeous, inspiring photo essay of indigenous conservation methods. Yüyan’s masterful photography thrills as it brings these voices to life and demonstrates what the world looks like when TEK is put into practice.”
–Publisher’s Weekly Booklife