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19 Nov 2024
📣Post #COP16 analysis HAPPENING TOMORROW 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Join @Focali_se et. al for a debrief session on COP16 - Was it a COP of the people for peace with nature? SwedBios' @ashanapuri and @PellaMalmer will speak on the panel🍃. 🌐lu-se.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

14 Nov 2024
📣 WEBINAR | What happened in the #COP16 negotiations and with what implications? Did COP16 bring us closer ”to peace with nature” 🕊️🌳🪸 and was @COP16Oficial a “COP of the people”? Sign-up for our webinar👇🏽to find out! 📅 Nov 21 ⏰14.00-15.30 CET
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20 Dec 2024
🌍 Join us Resource Mobilisation and Climate Change Officer Are you passionate about resource mobilisation, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, ecosystem-based approaches, and resilience? Apply by 19 Jan, 2025 🔗 su.se/english/about-the-univ… #ClimateAction #Job
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20 Dec 2024
📣 Join us as Senior Learning and Organisation Development Officer 🌿Are you passionate about advancing organisational development in the context of biodiversity & human rights? 📄 Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/dcTGs7Rc #JobOpportunity #HumanRights #Biodiversity
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14 Nov 2024
📣 WEBINAR | What happened in the #COP16 negotiations and with what implications? Did COP16 bring us closer ”to peace with nature” 🕊️🌳🪸 and was @COP16Oficial a “COP of the people”? Sign-up for our webinar👇🏽to find out! 📅 Nov 21 ⏰14.00-15.30 CET
14 Nov 2024
EVENT⎮ Did the UN #Biodiversity Conference #COP16 live up to the hype? Join our webinar where leading experts analyse what the outcomes mean for future biodiversity and climate action. Register here: buff.ly/3O5XXJ4 @Focali_se @SEIresearch @becc_sweden @cec_lund
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18 Nov 2024
🌿 Don’t miss our side event at #COP29 on the vital role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in conservation, the need for financial support, and key outcomes from CBD COP16. @IinKenya, @Iwbnglobal @2018award & IAPTF #ClimateAction
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7 Nov 2024
Historic! At #COP16Colombia landmark agreements: - Establishing a Subsidiary Body for Article 8(j) to support indigenous peoples and local communities. - Setting the 8j programme of work - Recognition of Afro-descendant peoples as custodians of biodiversity within the Convention
🚨 ¡Histórico! En la #COP16Colombia se aprobó un gran acuerdo que permitirá: 🌿Creación del órgano subsidiario del Artículo 8J para pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales. ✊🏾 Reconocimiento de los pueblos afrodescendientes como custodios de la biodiversidad en el Convenio. 🌿Establecimiento del programa de trabajo para estas comunidades hasta el 2030. @susanamuhamad
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A new Subsidiary body on Article 8j "will be a space for dialogue, the creation of new international law, and make progress on the rights of #IndigenousPeoples and #localcommunities at the national level" Viviana Figueroa of @IIFB_indigenous at #COP16Colombia
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#COP16Colombia Advancing Rights and Equity in the Implementation of Target 3 Join us today at 6 PM in the Youth Meeting Room (Plaza One) cbd.int/side-events/6180
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#COP16Colombia Can Indigenous-led Conservation Transform an Ecosystem? We are joining the Arhuaco Indigenous People of Seykún and the organization Ofrenda A'bunna this evening at 6:15 PM @ Plaza Quebéc, IIFB meeting space Join us.
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29 Oct 2024
These next days at #COP16 will decide if a subsidiary body on traditional knowledge (8j) will materialize 🍃. Follow @IIFB_indigenous for updates
At #COP16Colombia, one of the @iifb_indigenous' main demands is the creation of a Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8j (Traditional Knowledge). Onel Masardule, of IIFB, tells us why it is so important: See more information on their key demands here: iifb-indigenous.org/iifb-pre…
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28 Oct 2024
Follow @IIFB_indigenous and learn about their key asks for #COP16 and meaningful biodiversity protection Financial mechanisms that are inclusive of #Indigenouspeoples and local communities are one of the key asks 🍃.
#COP16Colombia "We need a financial mechanism that is inclusive of #IndigenousPeoples and local communities" - Ramson Karmushu of @IIFB_indigenous speaking about #DirectFinance Read more about IIFB's key priorities at COP16 : iifb-indigenous.org/iifb-pre…
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"As we celebrate #BiodiversityDay, we must plant seeds of a strong partnership to respect, protect and fulfil the #HumanRights of #IndigenousPeoples and #LocalCommunities." Joji Cariño of @IIFB at the #SBI 4 in Nairobi #ForNature #ForPeopleAndNature #BiodiversityPlan
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It's crucial to adopt a human rights-based approach to the implementation of #KMGBF at #COP16Colombia. This guide offers practical steps for governments and communities to ensure #HumanRights are central to biodiversity policies. Find out more: forestpeoples.org/en/from-ag…
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1️⃣1️⃣ #COP16Colombia Zoila Bustamante from Chile, Flavio Lontro from Brazil, Gavino Acevedo from Panama and Julian Medina from Colombia continue the fight for a human rights approach and real participation in decision making on marine diversity conservation. ¡Let's move forward!
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#COP16 1️⃣We arrived to Cali🇨🇴 Full of illusion to prepare the way for small-scale fishermen and fisherwomen!!
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27 Oct 2024
Great to see impressions from the @Kenya_IMPACT Elders Peace Dialogue 🍃
27 Oct 2024
Replying to @Kenya_IMPACT
@Kenya_IMPACT conducted Elders Peace Dialogue and grazing plan at Oltasha,which involved all Chiefs &Nyumba Kumi elders from Chumvi, Ethi, Ngarendare, Manyangalo. The main purpose of this meeting was to make peace with the neighbouring communities before the onset of drought.
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Les invitamos a leer y compartir este importante documento "Análisis Legal de los Territorios de Vida Marino - Costeros en Mesoamérica" para la defensa y protección de estos maravillosos territorios marinos de vida de la región Mesoamericana: 🔗iccaconsortium.org/wp-conten…
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1/3 #InternationalDayforClimateAction Collaborating boldly with community-based organisations and communities is key to impactful #climateaction. 📽️ Hear the inspiring stories: youtu.be/UCCr_SkWY7Q?feature…
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Join us tomorrow, Friday, 25 Oct at #COP16 for a lively discussion on local gov'ts & biodiversity action!🌍 9:00-10:30 (GMT-5) panel on “Advancing Biodiversity Mainstreaming – Insights from African Cities." Let’s build cities where people & #biodiversity thrive! #UNAResilience
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