Past Events

August 18, 2026

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Report Launch: Beyond Fragmentation: Advancing Coherence, Equity and Indigenous Leadership Across the Rio Conventions

Join us for the launch of a Nia Tero-commissioned report examining Indigenous Peoples' participation in the Rio Conventions. The report offers a pathway for addressing the fragmentation of the Conventions, which conflicts with Indigenous worldviews.

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August 17,
2026

August 17, 2026

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Indigenous Pastoralists: Managing and Restoring Ancestral Lands through Intergenerational Transmission of Knowledge and Self-Governance Practices

Through interactive dialogue, Indigenous elders, youth, community representatives, and policymakers will share their experiences about Indigenous pastoralist and mountain communities. This Wayfinders Circle event will take place during COP17.

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April 28,
2026

April 28, 2026

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Agenda item 5(g): “Thematic dialogue on the financing of Indigenous Peoples' work and participation across the multilateral and regional system

Thematic dialogue on financing Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation across multilateral and regional systems, featuring keynote speaker Aulani and strategies to enhance support and engagement.

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April 22,
2026

April 22, 2026

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Indigenous Peoples’ Responses to Global Crises: Addressing Territorial Challenges in Conflict Contexts

A UNPFII side event exploring Indigenous Peoples’ responses to global crises, with a focus on territorial challenges in conflict contexts and strategies for protection, resilience, and advocacy.

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October 31,
2024

October 31, 2024

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Human-rights based approaches to conservation: Lessons learned from safeguarding implementation and launch of new web-based assessment tool

Join this COP16 panel at the IUCN Nature Positive Pavillion, moderated by Paul Roughan, Nia Tero's Pacific Strategy Lead, discussing opportunities and challenges in implementing human-rights based approaches and safeguards in conservation.

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October 28,
2024

October 28, 2024

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Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship: Advancing Indigenous Self-Governance for Territorial and Cultural Protection of Mother Earth

Join us for a private dialogue between government ministerial delegates and Indigenous authorities about Indigenous Peoples’ Guardianship, ancestral knowledge and governance systems, which are key to biodiversity flourishing and protecting Earth.

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