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7 - 15 JANUARY 2021

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Indigenous peoples and nature conservation: challenges and vital contributions
 

Indigenous peoples have a unique relationship with nature that forms their cultural and spiritual identity, and supports their livelihoods. These communities act as stewards of nature and offer valuable traditional knowledge that contributes to conservation.

At the 2016 World Conservation Congress, IUCN recognised the essential role of indigenous peoples in conservation by creating a special membership category for Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations. These new Members will take their seat at the table during the 2020 Congress in Marseille, which will also host the World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature.

To mark the upcoming International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the following articles and interviews express views on conservation and indigenous peoples’ rights.
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Inuit and the Arctic environment

by Dr Dalee Sambo Dorough – International Chair, Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)

In an environment that presents unique challenges, Inuit have cultivated resourceful and innovative approaches tailored to their Arctic surroundings. Dr Dorough emphasises indigenous peoples’ rights, and believes that Inuit are prepared to contribute solutions to the wide range of conservation challenges the world community is facing. Read more.
INTERVIEW
Voting and participation of IPOs: a step forward for IUCN

Julio Cusurichi Palacios – President, Native Federation of the Madre de Dios River and Tributaries (FENAMAD)

Now that Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations (IPOs) are Members of IUCN, indigenous peoples are bringing their voices and their vote as stakeholders of the conservation agenda to the IUCN Congress in Marseille. Read more.
INTERVIEW
Indigenous women and conservation in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Rosa Canelos – Director of the “Women, Family and Territory” programme, Sacha Warmi Foundation

As holders of traditional knowledge that is passed down through generations, indigenous women play an essential role in nature conservation and the preservation of local culture. Rosa presents a proposal to maintain the living forest. Read more.
INTERVIEW
The need to implement agreements with IPOs for nature conservation

Onel Masardule – Executive Director, Foundation for the Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge (FPCI)

Indigenous peoples contribute to nature conservation while utilising the natural resources of their territory. Onel calls for the implementation of agreements giving indigenous peoples rights over their territory. Read more.

Sustainable conservation practices of indigenous peoples in the Sundarbans

by Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir – Chairperson, Unnayan Onneshan

The indigenous peoples of the Sundarbans depend on the forest for their livelihoods and protection. Concerns about unsustainable practices and forest destruction have led indigenous communities to form cooperatives and call for their rights. Read more.

 
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Special Events at Congress
IUCN World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature

The World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature will be held from 6-7 January 2021 at the IUCN Congress in Marseille, bringing together indigenous peoples from around the world to discuss conservation issues and develop key proposals. Read more.
IUCN CEO Summit

The IUCN CEO Summit provides a unique opportunity for business leaders to engage in a dynamic dialogue with IUCN constituencies on how to accelerate private sector commitments to nature and call on governments to do the same.  Read more.
IUCN Global Youth Summit

The ‘One Nature, One Future’ Global Youth Summit is a unique opportunity for young leaders to participate and contribute to the conservation movement. Read more.
 
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PHOTO CREDITS
 

- Banner – Pixabay
- Inuit and the Arctic environment – Marc Lester
- Voting and participation of IPOs: a step forward for IUCN – IUCN
- Indigenous women and conservation in the Ecuadorian Amazon – IUCN
- The need to implement agreements with IPOs for nature conservation – IUCN
- Sustainable conservation practices of indigenous peoples in the Sundarbans – Unnayan Onneshan

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