The InfoPoint conference will focus on the crucial opportunity presented by COP-16 and the recognition of the contribution of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The GBF recognizes IPs and LCs as crucial partners in conservation and language across several GBF targets includes respect of their rights, also to land, territories and natural resources. The conference will showcase IP and LC contributions to the GBF and underline their centrality to its achievement.
The conference will provide concrete guidance to EC divisions on how to approach these topics in multilateral spaces and national interventions, it will include the sharing of available resources as well as concrete examples of local-led conservation of biodiversity in communities.
Speakers
- Etienne Coyette, Policy Officer, INTPAF3- Sustainable Agri-Food systems and Fisheries
- Eva Hershaw, Data and Land Monitoring Lead, ILC
- Joji Carino, Senior Policy Advisor, FPP
- Gladys Warigia, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association
- Ward Anseeuw, Senior Land Tenure Officer, FAO
More information and registration link here.