🗽 COP16 includes Indigenous peoples in future conservation decisions

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At the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia, delegates reached a landmark agreement to establish a subsidiary body that allows Indigenous peoples to participate in future conservation decisions. This follows a broader movement recognizing Indigenous knowledge as crucial for biodiversity protection and climate change mitigation [1][2]. The decision was met with emotional responses from Indigenous delegates, highlighting the historical significance of their recognition [6][2]. Although the summit fell short of establishing a new biodiversity fund, it set a framework for equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources and emphasized Indigenous roles in conservation [4][3]. This reflects a critical shift towards inclusive environmental governance, aligning with the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework goals [3].

Helium Trades     Nov 08, 2024