Host Organisation

OHCHR / United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples

Outline

Indigenous Peoples’ full and effective participation is essential for climate decisions to reflect their rights, knowledge systems and community priorities. This session, organised by OHCHR through the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples, will explore how travel support and capacity-building can help Indigenous representatives participate effectively in climate processes. Following a traditional opening, a proposed IIPFCC representative will contribute Indigenous perspectives on participation in climate governance, subject to availability. A member of the Fund’s Board of Trustees will discuss Indigenous participation in UN processes and climate action. One or two current or former grantees will share experiences, barriers and community priorities. Carmen Guerra (Nia Tero) is proposed to address capacity-building as an integral component of participation. A representative of a supporting Member State will discuss how States can help sustain Indigenous participation, including through support for the Fund. Morse Flores from The Nature Conservancy will unpack the contribution of the Fund to promote participation of Indigenous Peoples in climate action. A moderated exchange will identify practical lessons for inclusive participation, preparation and community follow-up. The session aims to contribute to the Pavilion’s objective of amplifying Indigenous voices by examining the support needed to bring community priorities into climate discussions and sustain engagement across COPs.

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