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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241025T131500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20241215T230446Z
CREATED:20240916T115543Z
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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
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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
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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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