COP30 Programme
Pastoralist & Agroecology Practices for climate Action
BOSCUDA (NAOCC-SD) & Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA)
The Mbororo Social and Cultural Development Association (MBOSCUDA), a national indigenous peoples’ organization in Cameroon with UN ECOSOC Consultative Status and Observer Status with UNFCCC, has been at the forefront of promoting agroecology and pastoralist-based climate resilience…
From Panama to Belém: Strengthening Coordination Across the Rio Conventions Through Indigenous-Led Frameworks
Nia Tero
The session will emphasize Indigenous Peoples’ central role in fostering coherence among the Rio Conventions (CBD, UNFCCC, and UNCCD) and advancing an integrated approach to climate, biodiversity, and land stewardship, grounded in Indigenous governance…
Upholding Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Environmental/Climate Justice: Community Voices in Advancing Climate Actions and Addressing Climate Impacts
Tebtebba, IPRI
Background and Rationale Indigenous Peoples are among the most affected by climate change, while at the same time they play a vital role in protecting ecosystems, biodiversity, and cultural knowledge that support climate resilience. However, Indigenous Peoples continue to face threats, violence, and systemic exclusion from decision-making spaces…
How Indigenous Communities use Data, Technology, and Human Rights Analysis to advance Indigenous Environmental Stewardship and apply the Indigenous NavigatorClimate Change Module
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), Kapaeeng Foundation, LAHURNIP, Tebtebba Foundation, The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science and the Environment (DSE), and University of California, Berkeley
This session explores how Indigenous communities are advancing climate action and environmental stewardship through innovative uses of technology, data, and storytelling, while reflecting their own governance systems, values, and data sovereignty principles…
Supporting Indigenous Women’s Leadership in caring for Country, Conservation and Climate Resilience across the Australian deserts
Indigenous Desert Alliance
Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is a not-for-profit member-based organisation which supports Indigenous Land Management Organisations and Ranger Teams based and working across the Australian Deserts. IDA’s Membership currently stands at 29 Members encompassing nearly 70 ranger teams…
Reflecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Mining Standards and FPIC
CSIPN
As demand for transition minerals grows, mining projects increasingly impact Indigenous territories. This dialogue will examine how the Rights of Indigenous Peoples — including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) — should be reflected in mining standards, policies, and financing. The panel will bring together Indigenous experts, activists, environmental…
The Human and Environmental Costs of Mining Waste for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Lands
SIRGE Coalition, Earthworks, Confederación Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas de Bolivia - Plataforma Boliviana Frente al Cambio Climático- organización nacional de mujeres indígenas andinas y amazónicas del Perú
Tailings are the toxic waste left after mining and extracting metals. They can contain crushed rock, water, and arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury plus processing chemicals like cyanide and acids. They are often stored in massive dams that can last, and leak, forever and can…
Territorios en Resistencia: Autonomía y Financiamiento directo frente a la explotación de combustibles fósiles
Nacionalidad Waorani del Ecuador
Los territorios indígenas de la Amazonía ecuatoriana desempeñan un papel esencial en la mitigación y adaptación al cambio climático: sus bosques almacenan millones de toneladas de carbono, regulan los ciclos hídricos y resguardan una biodiversidad única e irremplazable…
A Journey of Climate Justice COP 21 to COP 30: Struggle to Stories Making and Shaping Narratives for Climate Justice
Asia Pacific Indigenous Women and Girls with Disabilities Network (APIWDN)
This side event will reflect on the decade-long journey from COP 21 to COP 30, highlighting how Indigenous women and persons with disabilities have shaped narratives for climate justice through advocacy, leadership, and inclusive movement-building. The discussion will explore…
The Unheard Voices of Eastern Himalaya, Mekong, and SoutheastAsia Regions
Eastern Himalaya and Mekong Region Youth Network on Climate Change, Center for Indigenous Peoples' Research and Development (CIPRED) and Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation
The Indigenous youth representative of Eastern Himalayan and Mekong Region Youth Network on Climate Change was created to amplify the concerns, ideas and solutions of climate change. The Eastern Himalayan region…
States and Indigenous Peoples' Organizations as Equals in Circumpolar Diplomacy
Inuit Circumpolar Council
Reflecting on 50 years of Arctic Indigenous Diplomacy, 30 years at the UNFCCC, 25 years of Arctic Council, and 10 years since the Paris Agreement was signed, Arctic Indigenous Peoples will reflect on the nature of diplomacy for Indigenous Peoples' Organizations working to sit as equal actors in circumpolar diplomacy with states…