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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241022T090000
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SUMMARY:IIFB activities at Place Quebec
DESCRIPTION:IIFB activities at Place Quebec\nThe IIFB facilitated a space for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to meet and showcase their work at Place Québec\, from 22 to 30 October 2024. \nPlace Québec was an interactive space for multi-stakeholder networking located in the heart of the Blue Zone of the UN Biodiversity Conference 2024. It  was accessible to all registered conference participants. \nThe IIFB space at Place Quebec had scheduled up to 6 events every day at the venue. Check here IIFB the Daily schechule at Place Quebec. \n\nPHOTO GALLERY ON IIFB ACTIVITIES AT PLACE QUEBEC\, COP 16\, 22 TO 30 OCTOBER\, CALI\, COLOMBIA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.38(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39(3)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39(4)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.39(5)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 00.07.38WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.13.33WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.13.3420241025_160347(1)20241022_115523(1)20241022_100619(1)20241022_133119(1)20241022_163929(1)20241022_182201(1)20241022_192712(1)20241022_193552(1)                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n  \n 
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-activities-at-place-quebec-2/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241022T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241022T152000
DTSTAMP:20241219T125215Z
CREATED:20240920T022314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T125215Z
UID:34116-1729603200-1729610400@iifb-indigenous.org
SUMMARY:FAO Side Event at COP-16: Indigenous Peoples contributions to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
DESCRIPTION:FAO Side Event at COP-16: Indigenous Peoples contributions to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\nDATE & TIME: 22 October\, 2024. \nTIME: 1:20 PM COT \nVENUE: Marie Khan Women’s Caucus meeting room\, Plaza One \nLearn more here. \nThe IIFB will participate of this side event as FAO´s partner. This side event aims to: \n1-Analyse the importance of the Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration approach as an Indigenous Peoples-led process based on their cosmogony\,  spiritual  beliefs\, food and knowledge systems and territorial management practices and their contributions to address climate change and biodiversity loss.  \n2-Explain the potentialities of a Costa Rican National Plan on Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration as a contribution in the achievement of target 2\, 3 and 22 of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.  \n3-Explain the works for a Regional Plan on Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration for the South Andean Region at the local level in Peru and Bolivia as a contribution in the achievement of target 2\, 3 and 22 of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.  \n4-Detail the relevance of the Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration approach to support the implementation of target 3 on Indigenous territories as a third category of management\, and target 2 according to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration\, while recognizing the role of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge. Show the benefits of the Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration approach\, crafted by FAO and Indigenous Peoples representatives\, and the potentialities of the National Plan on Indigenous Peoples’ Biocentric Restoration of Costa Rica to restore degraded ecosystems and recognize the role of Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change to achieve targets 2\, 3 and 22 of the KMGBF.  As well as\, describing the potentialities of a Regional Plan for the High lands in the Andean in countries such as Peru and Bolivia.  \nThe vital role that Indigenous Peoples play in addressing the climate\, ecological and biodiversity crises has been increasingly recognized on the global stage. Policy discussions at the recent Conferences of the Parties (COPs) on climate and biodiversity\,  the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and its Intergovernmental Working Group (IWG) on Drought\, Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)\, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)\, as well as at the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit\, acknowledged that Indigenous Peoples’ territorial management\, food\, knowledge and governance systems are vital to climate regulation\, biodiversity conservation\, ecological restoration and the future of sustainable food systems.  \nThis high-level side event\, will delve in the potentialities of the Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration approach\, co-developed by Indigenous Peoples’ researchers and the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit\, to present an alternative way to restore degraded lands that emanate from Indigenous Peoples’ worldviews and knowledge. Led by Indigenous Peoples themselves\, biocentric restoration centers Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and cosmogonies and allows the community to restore their territories in ways that are rooted in ancestral beliefs\, knowledge\, and practices. “Biocentrism” broadly refers to the belief that all living things within an ecosystem have intrinsic and equal value.   \nThe Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration initiative also seeks to revive and promote ancestral knowledge and practices associated with territories and natural resource management. In doing so\, the initiative seeks to “restore the forgotten memory of the territory”\, enabling both natural and knowledge ecosystems to thrive and co-exist again. The session will elaborate on the design and launch of different biocentric restoration plans are underway\, aligned with the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\, in particular target 2\, target 3\, target 22 and target 23\, and the pillars of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.  \nThis side event is organized by the Ministry of Environment of Costa Rica/ National System of Conservation Areas-SINAC\, Mesa Nacional Indigena de Costa Rica and the FAO\, with the support of partners such as the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)\, GIZ and REDD+\, which are developing a participatory National Plan on Indigenous Peoples’ Biocentric Restoration\, to support the implementation of the Costa Rican Restoration National Strategy\, the PAFTs (Territorial Forest Environmental Plans) and the achievement of the CBD commitments.  \nThe Plan is expected to include the 24 Indigenous territories of Costa Rica in a participatory way\, respecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights and highlighting their contributions to halt biodiversity loss. Peru is planning a regional plan on Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration in the Andean (Cusco\, Puno\, Arequipa and Moquegua) and the Titicaca Lake\, to support the implementation of target 2 and 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\, led by Indigenous-based communities\, local governments and Servicio Forestal Nacional de Peru (SERFOR).  \nThe session will include good practices and lesson learned from the different projects on Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration developed worldwide. Specific experiences from the projects in Peru (Andean highlands in Colca Valley)\, Brazil (Caatinga Biome)\, and Ecuador (Amazon basin) will be analyzed. The Indigenous Peoples’ biocentric restoration approach aims to support the implementation of the KMGBF target 3 on Indigenous Territories as a third category of management. \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 20.30.25(3)(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 20.30.25(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 20.32.10WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 20.48.27WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 20.48.27(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 21.32.54WhatsApp Image 2024-10-29 at 21.32.51(1)                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n 
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/cop16-side-event-on-iplc-contributions/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241023T154500
DTSTAMP:20241205T204817Z
CREATED:20240920T030204Z
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SUMMARY:IIFB Full Day Side Event at COP16: The new Programme of Work and institutional arrangements on Traditional Knowledge to achieve the KMBF
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Full Day Side Event at COP16: The new  Programme of Work and institutional arrangements on Traditional Knowledge to achieve the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\nDATE & TIME: 23th October\, 2024. \nTIME: from 10:00 to 15:45 Colombia Time \nVENUE: Multistakeholder Auditorium\, Place 1\, Cali\, Colombia. \n  \nThis side event organized by the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) addressed key issues of the new Programme of Work and institutional arrangements on Traditional Knowledge. \nA series of pannels aimed to open the dialogue on topics such as Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ participation in the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)\, IIFB priorities to achieve the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) by 2030\, Digital Sequence Information (DSI) and the protection of traditional knowledge. \nThe list of speakers included Lakpa Nuri Sherpa\, Daniel Mabengo\, Mauricio Ferrari\, Ramiro Batzin\, Alifereti Tawake\, Daisy Chepkopus\, Katie Lee Riddle\, Jasmine Kindness\, Preston Hardison\, June Lorenzo\, Rodrigo de la Cruz\, Florina Lopez\, Begoña Venero Aguirre and Ana Francisca Perez\, who led the opening spiritual ceremony. \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.43(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.43WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.44WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.45WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.43(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.45(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.46WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.46(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.48WhatsApp Image 2024-10-23 at 18.01.49                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n  \n  \n  \nAgenda of the event\nView FullscreenSkip to PDF content\n  \n 
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-full-day-side-event-on-pow-cop16/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20241209T202133Z
CREATED:20240920T133401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T202133Z
UID:34161-1729859400-1729861200@iifb-indigenous.org
SUMMARY:IIFB Press Conference on Opportunities to advance in realising and engaging the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Press Conference on opportunities to advance in realising and engaging the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities\n  \nDATE: 25 October\, 2024 \nTIME: from 12:30 to 13:00 Colombia time \nVENUE: Press conference center\, Blue zone. \nMODALITY: On site \nSPEAKERS: Jennifer Corpuz\, Lakpa Nuru Sherpa\, Katie Lee Reddle\, Ramiro Batzin. \n  \nAccess the live streaming of the event following this link: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k1he86d7k4 \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.25WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.24WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.23(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.23(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.23WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.22(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 20.19.22                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n 
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-press-conference2-cop16/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241025T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241025T152000
DTSTAMP:20241205T212025Z
CREATED:20240919T153945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T212025Z
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SUMMARY:IIFB Side event at COP-16: The New Programme of Work and the Permanent Subsidiary body on Article 8(j)
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Side Event at COP-16: The New Programme of Work and the Permanent Subsidiary body on Article 8(j)\n  \nDATE: Friday 25th October\, 2024 \nTIME: 1:15 PM Colombia Time \nVENUE: Magdalena – Contact Group 2 meeting room\, Plaza One. Cali\, Colombia \nMODALITY: Panel discussion and dialogue \nInterpretation in English and Spanish available via zoom. Bring your own headphones. \n  \nIn this side event the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) presented its suggestions for the New Program of Work and Institutional Arrangements which will contribute to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).  \nThis side event was organized by the IIFB\, the International Women Biodiversity Network (IWBN)\, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity\, NiaTero\, the Indigenous Information Network\, the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact\, Sotz´il and Red the Mujeres Indígenas sobre Biodiversdiad de América Latina (RMIB-LAC).\n \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.27.27(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.27.26WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.27.26(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.27.26(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-25 at 18.27.27PXL_20241025_185752364PXL_20241025_185720648PXL_20241025_183259521PXL_20241025_183124276PXL_20241025_183040064.PORTRAITPXL_20241025_182943943.PORTRAITPXL_20241025_182922397.PORTRAITPXL_20241025_182803891PXL_20241025_182525486
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-side-event-at-cop16-new-pow/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20241215T230446Z
CREATED:20240916T115543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T230446Z
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SUMMARY:Nature and Culture Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Nature and Culture Summit 2024\nDATE: 26 -27 October 2024 \nVENUE: Sierra Nevada room\, Cali\, Colombia. \n  \nThe Nature and Culture Summit 2024 was one of the major parallel events held during the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16). \nCelebrating its fifth edition and taking place almost a year after the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Framework) at COP 15 in December 2022\, the Summit provided a unique opportunity to develop key messages on the intrinsic relationship of biocultural diversity in the context of the implementation of the Framework. \nThrough panel presentations\, discussions\, traditional cultural expressions and a field visit organized and coordinated with the Government of Colombia\, the Nature and Culture Summit addressed culture shapes heritage\, identity\, creativity\, and linguistic diversity and its linkages with biodiversity. \nThe summit highlighted that Indigenous Peoples and local communities are champions of biodiversity protection through their cultural practices. Their extensive knowledge systems\, values\, and worldviews are central to their cultural identity. Their traditional ways of life are closely intertwined with their lands\, flora and fauna\, and their values and practices emerge from these intimate connections. \nDeclaration of the Nature and Culture Summit\nAccess the Declaration of the World Coalition for Peace with Nature: A call for life. \nAgenda\, speakers and concept note\nAccess the full agenda\, speakers’ bios\, concepto note and more here. \nLive streaming of the event\nWatch the recording of the first meeting  of the Nature and Culture Summit here. \nWatch the recording of the second meeting  of the Nature and Culture Summit here. \nPhoto Gallery – Oepning Session\, 26 October\, Sierra Nevada room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        IMG_4138IMG_4120IMG_4113IMG_4151IMG_4150IMG_4159IMG_4158IMG_4155IMG_4152IMG_4130                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n\n\n\nPhoto Gallery – Field Trip\, 27 October\, Cali.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        ft3(1)ft 4(1)ft5(1)opening cop16(1)field trip(1)                    \n\n                                    \n            \n        \n        \n\n\n\n\n\nMore pictures of the panels are available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/150988932@N04/albums/72177720321551976
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/nature-and-culture-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241028T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241028T140000
DTSTAMP:20241219T123416Z
CREATED:20241028T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123416Z
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SUMMARY:ACT30 Side Event on Advancing Inclusive Conservation
DESCRIPTION:ACT30: Advancing Inclusive Conservation\n  \nDATE: 28 October\, 2024 \nTIME: 11:45 PM Colombia Time \nVENUE: GEO Pavillion\, Blue Zone\, Colombia \nMODALITY: Panel discussion followed by Q&A \nIn this side event organized by IUCN\, ESRI and IIFB\, representatives of the governments of  discussed their ambitions on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).  \n\n\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        WhatsApp Image 2024-10-28 at 15.12.37WhatsApp Image 2024-10-28 at 15.13.03WhatsApp Image 2024-10-28 at 13.57.20WhatsApp Image 2024-10-28 at 15.12.37
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/act30-side-event-cop16/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20241219T122904Z
CREATED:20241031T120349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T122904Z
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SUMMARY:IIFB Silent demonstration at COP 16
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Silent demonstration at COP 16\nDATE: 30 October 2024 \nVENUE: Blue Zone\, Cali\, Colombia \n  \n\n\nThe International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) and partners held a silent demonstration to advocate for the establishment of a Permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8j (SB8j)\, in order to ensure the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the implementation of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF)\, respecting their rights\, roles and contributions to biodiversity.\n\n\n\n\nThis peaceful demonstration took place at 1 PM outside the exit of Sierra Nevada room\, located at the Blue Zone. \n\n\nIndigenous Peoples representatives held placards on the SB8j to ensure that the Parties were aware of the message. Sônia Guajajara\, Brazil´s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples\, participated of the demonstration.\n\nPhoto Gallery\nPhoto credits: Eduardo Santamaría (MPC)\, Frances Jenner (FPP)\, Agustina Rato (IIFB). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        PXL_20241030_174750870PXL_20241030_174908932PXL_20241030_174720196(1)PXL_20241030_183328540PXL_20241030_181617566PXL_20241030_174750870(1)PXL_20241030_180910666PXL_20241030_175131106PXL_20241030_180323314PXL_20241030_181137631PXL_20241030_175103113PXL_20241030_174807156WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.20WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.21WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.21(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.21(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.22WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.22(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.22(2)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.24WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.26(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-10-30 at 20.28.26
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/silent-demosntration-cop16-sb8j/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T123000
DTSTAMP:20241209T201724Z
CREATED:20240920T134120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T201724Z
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SUMMARY:IIFB Press Conference on COP16 Outcomes and perspectives from Indigenous Peoples and local communities
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Press Conference on COP16 Outcomes and perspectives from Indigenous Peoples and local communities\n  \nDATE: 31 October\, 2024 \nTIME: 12:00 to 12:30 Colombia time \nVENUE: Press Conference Center \nMODALITY: On site \nSPEAKERS: \n  \nThe IIFB presented its  perspectives on the outcomes of the COP16 negotiations\, including their priorities for implementation. Speakers highlighted the central roles and important contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians of biodiversity and as partners in its conservation\, restoration and sustainable use. \nAccess the press release following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/iifb-press-release-indigenous-peoples-celebrate-new-programme-of-work/ \nAccess the live streaming of the event following this link: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k17uax721t \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n  \n 
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/press-conference3-cop16/
LOCATION:Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico\, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo\, Yumbo Valle del Cauca\, Cali\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:COP,IIFB events at COP-16
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241118T160000
DTSTAMP:20241219T171549Z
CREATED:20241211T202011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T171549Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation of the Outcomes of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity at COP 29
DESCRIPTION:Presentation of the Outcomes of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity at the United Nations Climate Change Conference\n  \nDATE: 18 November\, 2024 \nTIME: 3 to 4 PM local time \nVENUE: Indigenous Pavilion \nMODALITY: Panel discussion and dialogue \nInterpretation in English and Spanish available. \nSUMMARY: \nThe IIFB participated of the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, which took place in Baku\, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024\, with the side event  “Indigenous Guardians of the Earth: Protecting our Ancestral Lands”. \nThis side event\, co-organized with the IIN\, IWBN\, AIWO and the International Alliance of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the Tropical Forests\, featured Lucy Mulenkei\, Co-chair of the IIFB as main speaker. She addressed the outcomes of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity (TK Summit).  \nAs a result of the TRɄA World Summit\, a series of recommendations were developed  to be considered at COP 16\, including the adoption of a permanent Subsidiary Body on Article 8j (SB8j) and the adoption of the new Programme of Work (Pow) on Article 8j. \nAccess the TRɄA World Summit recommendations for COP 16 following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/trua-summit-recommendations-for-cop16/ \nLearn more on this side event following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/indigenous-knowledge-contributions-to-climate-change-mitigation-at-cop29/ \nMore information on the TRɄA World Summit following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/tk-summit/ \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        cop29(1)iifb cop29(1)lucy cop29(1)onel cop29(1)WhatsApp Image 2024-11-12 at 11.03.38
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/tk-summit-cop29/
LOCATION:COP 29\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,TRUA,WORLD SUMMIT
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250208T230000
DTSTAMP:20250704T141908Z
CREATED:20250701T143241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T141908Z
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SUMMARY:IIFB CAUCUS Meeting in preparation for the resumed Session of COP16.2 in Rome\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:IIFB online Caucus Meeting in preparation of the Resumed Session of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16.2) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)\n  \nDATE: 8 February\, 2025. \nMODALITY: on line. \nSUMMARY: \nThe International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) held its Caucus meeting\, with the participation of over 90 IIFB representatives attending\, in preparation for the Second resumed session of the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to be held from the 25 – 27 February 2025 in Rome\, Italy. \n\nThe Caucus discussed the main outcomes of COP16\, Cali\, as well as had presentation from the IIFB Working Groups on DSI\, Indicators\, Resource Mobilization and Target 3\, in preparation for COP16.2.\n\n\n\nOne of the Main items was the presentation and approval of the IIFB Position on Target 3 of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.\n\n\n\nThe Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) joined the meetings and shared updates and logistical matters for COP16.2\, in Rome.\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        IIFB Caucus - Prep for Cop16.2Caucus prep Cop16.2 (4)Caucus prep Cop16.2 (3)Caucus prep Cop16.2 (2)
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-caucus-meeting-for-cop16-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:COP,IIFB events at COP16.2
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250227T230000
DTSTAMP:20250704T140910Z
CREATED:20250701T151243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T140910Z
UID:37401-1740470400-1740697200@iifb-indigenous.org
SUMMARY:IIFB Preparatory Meetings at COP16.2 in Rome\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:IIFB Caucus Meetings in preparation for COP16.2 in Rome\, Italy\n  \nDATE: 25-27 February\, 2025. \nMODALITY: on site. \nSUMMARY: \nThe International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) led daily Caucus meetings in preparation for COP16.2 negotiatons\, from 25 to 27 February\, in Rome Italy. \nIIFB preparatory Caucus meetings aimed to ensure IIFB’s central objective: guarantee the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the development of financial mechanisms\, monitoring frameworks\, and benefit-sharing arrangements. \nThe meetings aimed to consolidate perspectives and enhance coordination. Among the discussed topics were the following key agenda items: \n\nItem 10: Planning\, monitoring\, reporting\, and review. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\nItem 11: Resource mobilization and financial mechanisms. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\nItem 13: Cooperation with international organizations and bodies established under other conventions. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\nItem 14: Digital sequence information on genetic resources (DSI). Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\n\n  \nAlong with the preparatory meetings\, IIFB will actively engaged in the process with informal meetings with parties\, bilateral meetings with organization and participating in the plenary sessions. \n\n\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        Prep Meeting COP16.2 30 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFBPrep Meeting COP16.2 29 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFBPrep Meeting COP16.2 28 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFBPrep Meeting COP16.2 18 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 17 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 16 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 15 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.(1)Prep Meeting COP16.2 14 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.(1)Prep Meeting COP16.2 13 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.(1)Prep Meeting COP16.2 12 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.(1)Prep Meeting COP16.2 11 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 10 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.(1)Prep Meeting COP16.2 9 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 8 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 7 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 6. Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 5 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 4Prep Meeting COP16.2 4 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep Meeting COP16.2 3 Rome\, Feb 2025. Photo Credit IIFB.Prep meeting COP16.2 1(1)
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-caucus-meeting-in-preparation-for-cop16-2/
LOCATION:FAO Headquearters\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:COP,IIFB events at COP16.2
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250227T160000
DTSTAMP:20250702T213231Z
CREATED:20250630T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T213231Z
UID:37376-1740481200-1740672000@iifb-indigenous.org
SUMMARY:IIFB Participation in the Plenary of the Resumed sessions of COP16 (COP16.2)
DESCRIPTION:Participation of the IIFB at the Plenary of the Resumed Session of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16.2) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)\n  \nDATE: 25 to 27 February\, 2025. \nMODALITY: on site. \nSUMMARY: \nThe International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) played an active role in the plenary sessions of COP16.2. Building on decades of engagement in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) process\, the IIFB contributed substantively to the negotiations by drafting text proposals\, reviewing official documents\, and facilitating dialogue with Parties to advance the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in global biodiversity governance. \nIn preparation for the plenary\, IIFB led daily preparatory meetings with Indigenous Peoples and local communities from the 7 socio-cultural regions to consolidate  common positions on key agenda items: \n\nItem 10: Planning\, monitoring\, reporting\, and review. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\nItem 11: Resource mobilization and financial mechanisms. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\nItem 13: Cooperation with international organizations and bodies established under other conventions. Click here to check IIFB Position on this agenda item.\n\nThrough strategic engagement and consensus-building\, the IIFB reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the respect and recognition of Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ roles\, rights and contributions to biodiversity conservation. \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                                                \n\n                                        \n                        487743067_984938167074021_2123783025068759339_n487714371_984939440407227_3884419234980893545_n487489222_984938843740620_7415310905730149071_n487457094_984937957074042_146479146032357413_n487394721_984937987074039_7802200715240096229_n487310638_984938980407273_5694375766757621602_n
URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iifb-at-cop16-2-plenary/
LOCATION:FAO Headquearters\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:CBD,COP,IIFB events at COP16.2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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