#COP28UAE 🤝IUCN, IIFB and Esri announce #act30 committing to effective, equitable conservation supported through world class geospatial data. 👉shorturl.at/bfBFT IUCN Ocean Team IUCN Save Our Species IUCN_GovRights @iucn_rowa IUCN WCPA

#COP28 The leadership of #IndigenousPeoples and the integration of their traditional, nature-led wisdom is indispensable if we are to succeed in developing effective #climatechange solutions that benefit humanity and the planet. #TraditionalKnowledge UNPFII UN Climate Change

“Indigenous Peoples are the ones taking care of the natural resources that we all enjoy. They are the ones who own this biodiversity and really are close to the land and the waters. We are committed to support Indigenous Peoples claim to direct access.” – Grethel Aquilar, IUCN

Surrounded by brothers and sisters, young Kichwa woman from Ecuador Maria Jose Gonzalez Cerda delivered a high-level address from #IndigenousPeoples to world leaders at #COP28UAE, calling on the recognition of IP rights and the respect Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Connect with #Indigenous leaders working on #ICI_GEF initiatives at #COP28UAE! Join our events to know more about the organizations and people working every day to make #ClimateAction more inclusive, participatory and equitable. inclusiveconservationinitiative.org/global-policy/

#IndigenousPeoples are leading initiatives across the world in partnership with Conservation Intl and IUCN to preserve biodiversity, fight climate change, secure their lands rights, and uphold the role of Indigenous women. #ICI_GEF #COP28

TOMORROW 5 Dec 14:30 at #COP28: Join the launch of the Podong #IndigenousPeoples Initiative, a co-designed, co-led, co-implemented initiative by IUCN, its Indigenous Peoples Organisations members, and IIFB bit.ly/46ChB6s #UniteForNature

Indigenous peoples & local communities are often the first & most severely affected by the impacts of #ClimateChange. They are also effective stewards of their lands. Supporting them with increased funding is crucial to solving the #ClimateCrisis. bit.ly/46EXSD3 #COP28

Today at #COP28 IUCN launched the Podong Indigenous Initiative, co-designed and co-led with #IndigenousPeoples to build their capacities, strengthen their leadership in #biodiversity and #climate policy, and increase direct access to finance. Read here👇 bit.ly/41aoAT4

"The Podong initiative's recognition of #Indigenous knowledge highlights the power of inclusive, culturally sensitive approaches to conservation." IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar, on the Podong Initiative, launched today at #COP28. bit.ly/3TarLbu

Senior Programme Manager for #IndigenousPeoples and Conservation at IUCN Dr. Anita Tzec joined a conversation at #COP28UAE on integrating #biodiversity and #climate solutions, and the essential role played by Indigenous knowledge, organized by Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund bit.ly/47JXUuO

"The Baach bird announces the dry season and used to sing in March. Now it sings in January. This is what we mean when we say we speak the language of the land. These early warning signs help #IndigenousPeoples look for ways to adapt to upcoming changes," - Dr. Anita Tzec #COP28UAE

"While we’re speaking about #climatechange adaptation and mitigation, some communities are already in survival mode." - @anitatzec There is an urgent need to transform and recognize the importance of #Indigenous knowledge in mitigating and adapting to climate change. #COP28UAE

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#IndigenousPeoples & Local Communities work in partnership through #ICI_GEF to continue to safeguard Earth’s natural ecosystems, through investments in 9 different geographies in 12 countries. Discover them here: inclusiveconservationinitiative.org/geography/

Mañana se lanza el proyecto #ICI_GEF en Mesoamérica liderado por SOTZ´IL y un consorcio de organizaciones #indígenas para fomentar el uso, la gestión y la conservación indígenas de los recursos naturales en las regiones del Ru K'ux Abya Yala Únete: us02web.zoom.us/j/81442700545

We are thrilled that #ICI_GEF, a Global Environment Facility (GEF) project co-implemented by Conservation Intl & IUCN in partnership with #Indigenous-led organisations, is supporting and elevating women's roles as leaders in their communities and conservation champions. Read more below 👇#IWD2024

In 2024, two #Indigenous women are at the head of environment ministries. Much more is needed to bridge the #gender gap in environment and climate change decision-making. On International Women's Day, IUCN publishes its latest data: gender.pub/8gf #IWD2024 #AGENT_usaid

#Act30 equally covers Marine Protected Areas! Delivered by IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas, IIFB, and Esri to scale up conservation approaches using scientific evidence, traditional knowledge and practices; backed by advanced geospatial technology. #MPA UN Biodiversity IUCN_GovRights

In 2022, governments set the landmark target of conserving at least 30% of our planet by 2030. #Act30 - a new initiative grounded in #IndigenousPeoples’ knowledge - can help turn this global goal into a reality. Find out how: act30.org #30x30