We Shall Remain
Our lifeways and values, rooted in environmental stewardship, community, and mutual aid, hold solutions to the worldâs biggest crises â climate change, ecocide, biodiversity collapse, social and economic inequity, and injustice.
Cultural Survival and the Colla Community of CopiapĂł Commune Denounce Violations of Indigenous Women’s Rights in Chile
Regarding Free, Prior and Informed Consent, the Committee recommended guaranteeing this right so that there is an equitable distribution of benefits and meaningful participation in decision-making about the use of natural resources and lands traditionally used by Indigenous women.
COP16 Wraps Up in Cali: Progress, Challenges, and the Unfinished Work for Biodiversity and Indigenous Peoplesâ Rights
A significant win at COP16 is the formal recognition of the role of people of African descent, particularly those embodying traditional lifestyles, in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
Historic decision at COP16 as Indigenous Peoples and local communities gain a permanent space in biodiversity policy
âUnder the leadership of the COP16 Presidency, all CBD Parties have truly made COP16 a âPeopleâs COP,â heeding the voices of those on the frontlines who nurture and protect the planetâs last remaining biodiverse regions,â concluded Lakpa Nuri Sherpa, Co-chair of the IIFB.
24 Indigenous-Led Podcasts to Explore This Native American Heritage Month
This podcast explores the lives and legacy of the Horn family, highlighting their Kanienâkeha roots, activism, and contributions to art and culture, as conveyed through Maâs personal stories and engaging discussions.
Indigenous Peoples Reach Unanimous Agreement on Defining the Just Transition and Provide Principles and Protocols to Eliminate Harm from Renewable Energy and âGreenâ Development
To implement these principles, Indigenous leaders at the Summit have committed to initiating processes for their Peoples to safeguard what they âdetermine to be critical for their survival and well-being that is rooted in their worldviews and values,â and âdisseminate, promote, and defend these principles and protocolsâ, as well as âuse them in their education, trainings, and advocacy efforts.â They will also continue to âengage and challenge regulations, standards, laws, policies, and actions that ignore their Free, Prior, and Informed Consentâ, stand in solidarity with one another to oppose the imposition of âgreen energyâ projects impacting their lands, call for âimplementation of an ecosystem approach,â and âdemand that Indigenous, human, environmental, and lands rights defenders be protected.â
Indigenous Peoples Principles and Protocols for Just Transition
Decolonization: For Indigenous Peoples, a just transition rejects the Doctrine of Discovery and the continued imposition of colonial and extractive resource exploitation, false solutions, military occupation, and activities that threaten our mental, spiritual, reproductive, intergenerational, and physical health, biodiversity, natural ecosystems, cultures, values, and plant and animal relatives.
IIFB Opening Statement at COP16
Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be included as equal partners in developing a governance structure Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties 21 October to 1 November 2024, Cali, Colombia that will ensure an inclusive and equitable mechanism directing funds and enhances our collective biodiversity actions.
Indigenous Voices Rising: Challenging Narratives and Shaping the Future of Media in Asia
The "Community Journalism Through Audio Storytelling" project, led by Amanda W. Mojilip, aims to bridge the gap in media representation by empowering youth to share their perspectives on critical issues such as biodiversity, climate change, and socioeconomic challenges.
Position Statement on Banks’ Responsibilities Regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Biodiversity
Such commitments must be memorialized in robust policies, implemented in a way that truly monitors and protects the rights of Environmental Defenders affected by bank-financed activities, in line with Target 22 of the GBF, which aims to ensure access to justice, among other things, related to biodiversity by Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Tribal Nations Gather in Alaska to Discuss Climate Change Solutions
A question posed during the session was, âHow has climate change impacted tribal communities' ability to maintain their cultural practices?â Responses highlighted the diverse experiences of attendees, with one noting the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the decline in tree productivity, while another emphasized that rising water temperatures have jeopardized salmon survival.
Implementing Target 15 of the KM-GBF: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Rights, Biodiversity, and the Energy Transition
When the right to FPIC is respected and operationalized to minimum standards articulated in the UNDRIP, Indigenous Peoplesâ have full participation in projects that impact them and decision-making authority to protect their lands, cultures, and ecosystems.