Host organisation:

International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests

Description:

This side event will center the lived realities of Indigenous Peoples from the seven socio-cultural regions, offering powerful examples on how their identities, cultures, and territories are directly connected to biodiversity and climate resilience. It will provide a platform for Indigenous Peoples to share their stories of safeguarding ecosystems and transmitting knowledge across generations. By amplifying these experiences, the session will reaffirm the importance of Indigenous voices in shaping both biodiversity and climate agendas.

Speakers:

Moderator: Edan Kaptoyo

Tarcila Rivera Chiarapag Peru
Faith Nataya
Ms.Dewelle Dia Sahel
Ms. Jean Mary Tjiohimba- South Africa
ASIA TBS

Halima Abdikadir TBC

Language:

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