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Delve into these stories illustrating the time-tested effectiveness of Indigenous Peoples' guardianship in action across the globe.

Side event during COP16 in Cali, Colombia about the New Programme of Work and the Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j). Photo: Luana Polinesio / Nia Tero.

November 7, 2024

COP16 Takeaways: A Major Victory for Indigenous Peoples, Yet Many Questions Remain

Indigenous Peoples secured a significant win regarding the importance of traditional knowledge in protecting biodiversity. However, COP16 failed to define crucial topics like mobilizing biodiversity funding.

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Guests sharing kava a traditional drink popular in Pasifik nations. Photo by Joe Short Nature House.

November 6, 2024

Indigenous Dialogues: Sharing Ancestral Knowledge to Protect the Earth

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

On Monday, October 28th, in a lush green space surrounded by the mountains of Colombia, Indigenous leaders from around the world met.

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The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, attended the Match of Our Lives. Photo by Luana Polinesio / Nia Tero

October 31, 2024

The Match of Our Lives: Amplifying Indigenous Guardianship at COP16

By Luana Polinesio

A public soccer match during COP16 between Indigenous Peoples and Colombian professional women's soccer players highlighted the vital role that Indigenous Peoples play in protecting nature.

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October 24, 2024

Press Release: Football and Biodiversity Action Meet to Amplify Indigenous Guardianship at COP16

In an event open to the public, Indigenous leaders and professional women football players from Colombia will unite to spotlight the vital contributions of Indigenous Peoples in global conservation efforts.

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Attendees of Goals House event on Indigenous guardianship participate in immersive sound journey. Photo credit: Goals House

October 8, 2024

Elevating Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship as a Critical Climate Solution at Climate Week NYC 2024

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

With more than 600 Climate Week events held throughout New York City in September, Indigenous representation was critical to continue to amplify Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship as a time-tested climate solution.

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Indigenous Peoples participate in a caucus session at COP28 in Dubai with the environmental minister of Colombia.

October 2, 2024

Free Trainings: Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Capacity to Engage in Global Policy Forums

These free policy trainings are aimed at preparing Indigenous Peoples to engage effectively in global policy spaces, especially COP29.

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