Mar Vista Park in West LA provides a sense of belonging for immigrants and locals. A place to connect, build friendships, and celebrate diversity. It remains a vital community hub, fostering inclusivity.
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).
Wide support for the statement is more important than ever as it expresses the deep concern that financial institutions are continuing to fail to respect, recognize, and strengthen the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework.
The main results of the Summit, including recommendations developed by the participants as well as proposals from Indigenous Peoples, will be presented on the IIFB website and at the upcoming CBD COP16 in Cali, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and 11th session Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Windhoek, Namibia.
