Host organisation:

GEOINDIGENA

Description:

Los pueblos indígenas desde hace mucho tiempo hemos reclamado nuestros derechos y denunciado la destrucción de la naturaleza; hoy eso cambió, hoy tomamos decisión con base a datos geoespaciales y con pruebas en manos, no es posible ignorar lo que sucede en nuestros territorios.

Speakers:

Eliceo Quintero (cofundador de GeoIndigena/ pueblo indígena Ngäbe)

Carlos Doviaza (Cofundador de Geoindigena/ presidente/ pueblo indígena Emberá)

Gabriel Minguisama (cacique general de Tierra Colectiva Emberá y Wounaan/ Darién Gap/ pueblo indígena Embera).

Language:

Español

Host organisation:

Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples

Description:

Indigenous Peoples are often left behind in national and global just transition dialogues, despite being among the most affected by the climate crisis. Too often, energy transition plans exclude Indigenous voices and overlook the solutions already being built within communities. Yet Indigenous Peoples are now speaking up to show that they are not only protectors of lands and territories but also innovators of real climate solutions. Through Indigenous-led renewable energy systems—ranging from solar based solutions to community-owned micro-hydropower—Indigenous communities are advancing clean energy access, strengthening self-determination, and protecting ecosystems. These initiatives demonstrate that just transitions must center Indigenous Peoples. This session, organized by the Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP), will highlight success stories from different socio-cultural regions while confronting the pressing challenge: how to secure financial and technical support to replicate and scale up these community-driven solutions. By amplifying Indigenous voices and experiences, the event will call on governments, donors, and allies to support rights-based, Indigenous-led pathways for renewable energy and climate justice.

Speakers:

• IP-Led RE Systems: REP
• Micro-hydro-Malaysia
• Mini-hydro- Honduras AREWA
• Solar-pump-Cambodia
• Solar PV systems-Kenya/DRC
• Moderator: Representative, Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP).

Languages:

English Español

Host organisations:

OPIAC y NAWE

Description:

La sesión propone un diálogo entre líderes indígenas amazónicos y aliados sobre el reconocimiento de los Gobiernos Indígenas —como las Entidades Territoriales Indígenas (ETI) de Colombia y los sistemas de gobierno del pueblo Waorani (NAWE) en Ecuador— como actores subnacionales de la acción climática.

En el marco de la implementación del Acuerdo de París, este espacio visibiliza cómo los pueblos indígenas amazónicos ejercen funciones de planificación, ordenamiento, monitoreo y protección ambiental equivalentes a las de los gobiernos subnacionales, pero desde sus propias instituciones políticas y jurídicas. A través de casos concretos, se mostrará cómo estos sistemas de gobierno indígena cuidan la vida integralmente, garantizando la integridad del bosque, la estabilidad climática y la gestión sostenible del agua, contribuyendo a las Contribuciones Nacionalmente Determinadas (NDC) y a los compromisos globales de carbono y biodiversidad.

El evento contará con la participación de Juan Bay (Presidente de la Nacionalidad Waorani del Ecuador – NAWE), Carlos Gaitán (Coordinador de medioambiente y cambio climático de OPIAC, Colombia), Pablo Jamioy (Coordinador "Madre Tierra", OPIAC), Paola García (Oficial de Programas para Colombia, The Tenure Facility) e Inés Luna (Rainforest Foundation Norway). Juntos, mostrarán que los gobiernos indígenas no son beneficiarios de la acción climática, sino autoridades territoriales que la ejecutan desde el territorio.

De manera innovadora, la sesión presentará un mapa de los gobiernos indígenas amazónicos en proceso de consolidación jurídica, acompañado de proyección visual que ilustra cómo las ETI (Colombia) y los sistemas de gobierno indígena en Ecuador ya están gestionando millones de hectáreas de bosque. Este diálogo busca visibilizar los gobiernos indígenas como actores subnacionales en la arquitectura climática global, fortaleciendo la coherencia entre justicia climática, autonomía territorial y el cuidado de la vida.

Speakers:

Juan Bay, Presidente de NAWE (Ecuador)

Carlos Gaitán, Coordinador de Territorio, Medioambiente y Cambio Climático de OPIAC (Colombia)

Pablo Jamioy, Coordinador “Madre Tierra”, OPIAC (Colombia)

Luis Canelos, Presidente de la Nacionalidad Kichwa de Pastaza-PAKKIRU (Ecuador).

Inés Luna, Head of Institutional Partnerships, Rainforest Foundation Norway (Noruega)

Paola García, Oficial de Programa, The Tenure Facility

Language:

Español

Host organisation:

Latin American Youth Climate Scholarship

Description:

Este espacio busca visibilizar y compartir prácticas locales de adaptación impulsadas por mujeres indígenas en sus comunidades en distintos territorios de Latinoamérica. A través de sus voces y saberes, se resaltará cómo sus pueblos indígenas protegen la tierra, enlazados desde los saberes espirituales de la Madre Tierra y ofrecen soluciones innovadoras y sostenibles frente a la crisis climática.

Speakers:

Txulunh Natieli Favenh Gakran (Brasil, pueblo Laklanõ Xokleng): experta en fibras naturales y sus usos sostenibles, vinculando saberes ancestrales con la defensa territorial
Deniza Flores Orcko (Bolivia, Chaquilla Alta, Potosí): especialista en contaminación minera y escasez de agua. Lidera la recuperación de bosquecillos en Cantumarca y promueve la seguridad alimentaria.
Adela Tuy (Guatemala, mujer Maya Kaqchikel): enfocada en adaptación climática y reconocida como artista joven, fusiona creatividad y acción comunitaria.
María Esther Martínez (México, mujer Ayuujk de Xaamkëjxp): defensora de la milpa agroecológica, guardiana de conocimientos comunitarios y promotora de prácticas sostenibles en su territorio.
Nataly Moscoso Cárdenas (Perú, mujer andina quechua): defensora de derechos humanos en comunidades rurales. Impulsa a la juventud a adoptar prácticas sostenibles, valorando los saberes andinos sobre cultura, ambiente y derechos humanos.

Languages:

Português Español

Host organisation:

Conservation International

Description:

In this session, panelists will review the Paris Agreement, which recognizes the need for indigenous peoples' participation in mitigation and adaptation processes within nationally determined contributions (NDCs). Indigenous Peoples leaders will discuss the need to improve their country's NDC and some recommendations regarding their participation. Participants will share information on the important role of indigenous peoples in forest protection and biodiversity conservation, including their full and effective participation, respect for free, prior and informed consent, as well as the incorporation of indigenous knowledge as a contribution to increasing climate ambition.

En esta sesión, los panelistas revisarán el Acuerdo de París, que reconoce la necesidad de la participación de los pueblos indígenas en los procesos de mitigación y adaptación dentro de las contribuciones determinadas a nivel nacional (NDC). Los líderes de los pueblos indígenas debatirán la necesidad de mejorar las NDC de sus países y algunas recomendaciones relativas a su participación. Los participantes compartirán información sobre el importante papel de los pueblos indígenas en la protección de los bosques y la conservación de la biodiversidad, incluida su participación plena y efectiva, el respeto del consentimiento libre, previo e informado, así como la incorporación de los conocimientos indígenas como contribución al aumento de la ambición climática.

Speakers:

Daniel Santi - Sarayaku/Ecuador

Onel Masardule - FPCI Panama

Ricardo Campos - RITA / Mexico.

Languages:

Español

Host organisation:

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Engagement Forum

Description:

This interactive consultation invites feedback from Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and stakeholders on the Forum’s Carbon Markets Engagement Strategy. While the Forum holds a neutral position on participation in carbon markets, it seeks to ensure that, where communities choose to engage, their rights, interests, and principles of self-determination are fully respected and protected. The Strategy aims to empower both Indigenous Peoples and local communities to participate as equal partners and decision-makers rather than beneficiaries.

Described as a “living” Strategy, it is designed to evolve through continuous dialogue, reflection, and collaboration with the Peoples it represents—adapting to new insights and realities over time.

During the consultation, participants will share reflections, identify missing priorities, and shape the next phase of implementation—particularly in areas such as removing barriers to market entry, capacity building and self-strengthening, benefit-sharing, grievance mechanisms, and integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Customary governance.

Insights gathered at COP30 will inform the Strategy’s refinement and deepen collaboration among communities, governments, corporate actors, and standards bodies. Ultimately, the session seeks to advance integrity, equity, and Indigenous leadership across the global carbon market landscape.

Speakers:

Onel Masardule, Forum Co-Chair and

Francisco Souza, CI/ICVCM Board Member

Languages:

Español English

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:

English Español Français

Host organisation:

International Funders for Indigenous Peoples

Description:

Indigenous Peoples are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, protecting ecosystems and biodiversity that are essential for global resilience. Yet, despite their central role, they receive only a fraction of global climate finance, much of which is delivered through rigid, top-down models that exclude Indigenous leadership and priorities. Indigenous-Led Funds (ILFs) offer a transformative alternative. Grounded in Indigenous values and governance, ILFs ensure that resources are distributed directly, flexibly, and equitably to communities most impacted by climate change. They embody transparency, accountability, and trust, while advancing locally driven solutions that strengthen resilience, adaptation, and biodiversity protection. This initiative seeks to: Advance equity and justice in climate finance by challenging systemic barriers and addressing the historic underfunding of Indigenous communities. Elevate Indigenous leadership and governance in climate solutions through ILFs. Mobilize funders and policymakers to commit to direct, flexible financing for ILFs as a pathway to just and sustainable climate solutions. By convening funders and Indigenous leaders, producing evidence-based research, and amplifying Indigenous voices on global platforms, this work will build recognition of ILFs as central actors in climate justice. The expected outcomes include stronger partnerships, increased direct funding flows, and systemic reforms in climate finance that prioritize Indigenous knowledge and self-determination. The long-term vision is a reimagined climate finance system where Indigenous Peoples, through their own funds and governance, lead equitable, sustainable, and just climate solutions that benefit both their communities and the planet.

Speakers:

Potential Partners: IFIP, Climate and Land Use Alliance (CLUA)( TBD) and Ford Foundation (TBD) and Speaker Include Ereto Fund, Agroecological Fund of the Yucatan and Andes Fund, Fundo Ruti (TBD)

Moderator: Chanda Thapa

Speakers:

Relmu Ñamku, 

Sebastião 

Valéria Paye,

Speaker from FIMI (TBC)

Languages:

English Português Español

Host organisation:

The Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN)

Description:

Globally, momentum is growing for the Rights of Nature, a legal framework based on the recognition and honoring of the Earth’s fundamental and inviolable right to exist, live, thrive, evolve and regenerate. During this event, members of the Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) will share ongoing advocacy efforts to be in permanent compliance with the principles of reciprocity with Nature, which is part of the Indigenous cosmovision. This gathering will serve as a vital space for Indigenous communities and allies to explore the deep connection between the Rights of Nature and Indigenous sovereignty. Grounded in the Indigenous cosmovision, which sees Nature as a living entity with inherent rights, this event will highlight the importance of centering Indigenous knowledge and leadership in global environmental governance, and how Rights of Nature can support ongoing efforts for Indigenous sovereignty and climate action. Panelists will discuss the critical role of Indigenous peoples in shaping international policy dialogues at COP30 and going forward, and how we can build pathways towards real change that honors both our natural world and the rights of those who have safeguarded it for generations.

Speakers:

Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation), Environmental Ambassador for the Ponca Nation, chair of the Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN), and Board Member for the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)
Leo Cerda (Kichwa), Global South Organizer for the GARN Indigenous Council, Lead of the Hakhu Amazonia Foundation
Heather Milton Lightening (Treaty 4 Territory), Judge for the International Rights of Nature Tribunal
Julia Horinek (Ponca Nation), Global North Organizer for the GARN Indigenous Council, WECAN Coordinator of the Ponca Earthen Lodge Project, and the Plains Organizer for Movement Rights
Other Indigenous Rights of Nature speakers from Brazil and South America TBD.

Languages:

English Español