BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IIFB - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IIFB X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IIFB REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Guatemala BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250722T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250724T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250722T150028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T143834Z UID:38589-1753171200-1753351200@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:Expert workshop to support the implementation of Tasks 1.1 and 1.2 of the programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity related to indigenous peoples and local communities to 2030 DESCRIPTION:  \nDATE: 22-24 July 2025. \nVENUE: Montreal\, Canada. \n  \nSUMMARY:\nIn decision 16/4\, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted a programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity related to indigenous peoples and local communities to 2030\, prioritizing those tasks that contribute directly to the\ntimely\, full and effective implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. \nAt its first meeting\, to be held in October 2025\, the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities will consider Tasks 1.1 and 1.2 of the programme of work. \nA total of 29 experts attended the expert workshop to support the implementation of Tasks 1.1 and 1.2 of the programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity related to indigenous peoples and local  communities to 2030: 11 experts nominated by Parties\, 15 experts nominated by organizations of indigenous peoples and local communities and 3 experts nominated by relevant organizations. \nAmong them\, were two representatives of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB): Ramiro Batzín Chojoj\, Co-  Chair of IIFB\, and Jennifer Corpuz\, one of the IIFB representatives that led the negotiations at COP16. \n  \nMeeting Documents\nVisit the official website of the Expert Workshop. \n  \nReport of the Expert Workshop\nDownload PDF (English) \n  URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/expert-workshop-to-support-the-implementation-of-tasks-1-1-and-1-2-of-the-pow/ LOCATION:The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity\, 8th Floor JWH Conference Room (Suite 800) 413 St-Jacques Street West\, Montreal\, Canada CATEGORIES:SB8J-1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/itts-workshop-events1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250826T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250813T161938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T225204Z UID:37961-1756195200-1756202400@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:ITTs Workshop Preparatory Meeting I DESCRIPTION:Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) International Workshop and Biodiversity Conservation (ITTs workshop)  Preparatory Meeting I\nDATE: 26 August 2025. \nTIME:  8 – 10 AM Montreal Time / 9 – 11 AM Brasilia Time \nVENUE: Online \nSUMMARY:\nThe first preparatory meeting for the Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) International Workshop and Biodiversity Conservation was held on 26 August via Zoom. This session  introduced and discussed the main topics that will be addressed during the ITTs Workshop\, ensuring participants are well-prepared to engage in the upcoming discussions. \nAGENDA\nDownload PDF (English) \nPhoto Gallery URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/itts-workshop-preparatory-meeting-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ITT Workshop Prep Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/itt-workshop-events-1200-x-500.png ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250828T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250828T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250813T170434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230307Z UID:37965-1756368000-1756375200@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:ITTs Workshop Preparatory Meeting II DESCRIPTION:Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) International Workshop and Biodiversity Conservation (ITTs workshop)  Preparatory Meeting II\n  \nDATE: 28 August 2025. \nTIME:  8 – 10 AM Montreal Time / 9 – 11 AM Brasilia Time \nVENUE: Online \n  \nSUMMARY:\nThe second preparatory meeting for the Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) International Workshop and Biodiversity Conservation was held on 28 August via Zoom. This session introduced and discussed the main topics that will be addressed during the ITTs Workshop\, ensuring participants are well-prepared to engage in the upcoming discussions. \n  \nAgenda\nDownload PDF (English). \n  \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Captura de pantalla (108)Captura de pantalla (92)Captura de pantalla (102)Captura de pantalla (94)Captura de pantalla (90)Captura de pantalla (106)Captura de pantalla (101)Captura de pantalla (99)Captura de pantalla (110)Captura de pantalla (116)Captura de pantalla (117)Captura de pantalla (112) URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/itts-workshop-preparatory-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ITT Workshop Prep Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/itt-workshop-events-1200-x-5001.png ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20250905T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250829T144608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T144608Z UID:38596-1756800000-1757066400@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:International Workshop on Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) and Biodiversity Conservation DESCRIPTION:  \nDATE: 2 to 5 September\, 2025. \nVENUE: Manaus\, Brazil. \n  \nSUMMARY:\n\n\nThe International Workshop on Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) and Biodiversity Conservation will bring together Indigenous Peoples’ experts from the seven socio-cultural regions to exchange knowledge and views on the vital role of ITTs in conserving and restoring biodiversity\, advancing spatial planning\, and addressing climate change. \nThe workshop will strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to engage in the implementation of the New Programme of Work on Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity\, and to contribute effectively to the First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (SB8j-1)\, which will take place in  October 2025 in Panama. \nThe workshop will address the global recognition that Indigenous Peoples and local communities conserve biodiversity in their Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs)  without these being Protected Areas (PAs) or Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)\, which marks a new pathway in the conservation paradigm. \nThe recommendations of the workshop will be presented at the First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (SB8J-1) (Panama City\, 27–30 October 2025)\, the IUCN World Conservation Congress (Abu Dhabi\, 9-15 October 2025)\, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP30 (Belém\, 10 – 21 November 2025). \n\n\n  \n\nVisit the official webpage of the ITTs Workshop to learn more. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/itts-workshop-event-calendar/ LOCATION:Manaus\, Brazil CATEGORIES:SB8J-1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/itts-workshop-events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)":MAILTO:iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251008T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250813T145732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T150045Z UID:37714-1759881600-1760054400@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature DESCRIPTION:World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature\nOur Traditional Knowledge is the Language of Mother Earth \n  \nDATE: October 8–10\, 2025 \nVENUE: DNEC\, Abu Dhabi \nFORMAT: By invitation only \nSummary:\nUnder the name “World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature: Our Traditional Knowledge is the Language of Mother Earth\,” and through through the PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative\, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)\, and the IUCN Indigenous Peoples’ Organization (IPO) Members will host the first-ever in-person Indigenous Peoples Summit during the UCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. \nFrom October 8–10\, 2025\, over 100 Indigenous leaders from around the world will convene in dialogue with IUCN to strengthen Indigenous-led conservation\, shape global policy\, and advance a unified Indigenous agenda. \nThis gathering will help define new priorities and commitments for IUCN and the broader conservation community in relation to Indigenous Peoples and their vital role in conservation. \n\n\nLucy Mulenkei\,  Co-Chair of IIFB and and Executive Director of the Indigenous Information Network (IIN); Ramiro Batzin\, Co-chair of IIFB and Vice President and advisor to the IUCN; Viviana Figueroa\, Global Technical Coordinator of IIFB; and Onel Masardule\, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Promotion of Indigenous Knowledge (FPCI)\, will be feature speakers of this event. \n\n\nThe Summit will also feature the first Indigenous Peoples Pavilion\, an interactive\, self-curated space showcasing stories\, conservation practices\, traditional knowledge and innovations from Indigenous communities worldwide. \nBuilding on the legacy of Marseille and carrying it forward to Abu Dhabi\, this historic gathering marks a new chapter in recognizing Indigenous leadership in achieving the goals of the IUCN Global Indigenous Agenda\, the CDB’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\, and the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC. \nThis Summit is made possible thanks to the generous support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC)\, and the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). \nVisit this website to learn more on the World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature: Our Traditional Knowledge is the Language of Mother Earth. \nVIEW THE PROGRAMME URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/world-summit-of-ip-iucn-congress-2025/ LOCATION:Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - W59 01 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates\, Abu Dabi\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:ITT Workshop Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iifb-events-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251015T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250813T142631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T142631Z UID:37938-1760000400-1760551200@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 DESCRIPTION:IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Powering transformative conservation  \nDATE: from 9 to 15 October 2025. \nVENUE: Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates. \nSUMMARY: \nHeld once every four years\, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together several thousand leaders and decision-makers from government\, civil society\, Indigenous Peoples\, business\, and academia\, with the goal of conserving the environment and harnessing the solutions nature offers to global challenges. \nWith only five years remaining until the 2030 deadline for the Paris Agreement\, Sustainable Development Goals\, and Global Biodiversity Framework\, the IUCN Congress 2025 emerges as a pivotal opportunity to elevate ambition\, accelerate action and scale up collaborative solutions that address the needs of both nature and people\, ensuring that sustainability efforts are equitable and just. \nThe Congress will tackle five critical themes\, each driving the bold\, transformative change needed to secure a sustainable future for both nature and humanity: \n\nScaling Up Resilient Conservation Action\nReducing Climate Overshoot Risks\nDelivering on Equity\nTransitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies\nDisruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation\n\nVisit the new Congress website to find out more. \nIn the framework of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025\, IUCN\, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)\, and IUCN Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation (IPO) Members\, through the PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative\, will host the World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature: Our Traditional Knowledge is the Language of Mother Earth. \nThe Summit will be the first ever in-person global Indigenous Peoples’ Summit of its kind. From 8 to 10 October\, more than 100 Indigenous leaders from across the world will gather in Abu Dhabi\, alongside IUCN\, philanthropic allies\, private sector actors\, multilateral and bilateral donors\, and the wider conservation community. \nThis Summit is made possible thanks to the generous support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC)\, and the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). \nVisit this website to learn more on the World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature: Our Traditional Knowledge is the Language of Mother Earth. \n  URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/iucn-world-conservation-congress/ LOCATION:Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)\, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - W59 01 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates\, Abu Dabi\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:ITT Workshop Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iifb-events-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Guatemala:20251121T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125339 CREATED:20250810T173140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T154229Z UID:37660-1762761600-1763749800@iifb-indigenous.org SUMMARY:2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference DESCRIPTION:Thirtieth Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 30)\nDATE: 10 to 21 November 2025. \nVENUE: Belém\, Pará. \n  \nSUMMARY:\nThe thirtieth Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 30) will take place in Belém\, Pará\, in the heart of the Amazon\, in Brasil\, from 10 to 21 November 2025\, to tackle the global challenge of climate change. \nThe meeting comprises the thirtieth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30)\, the twentieth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 20)\, and the seventh session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA 7). \nCOP30 is expected to feature the largest Indigenous participation in the history of the conference\, according to the Brazilian government. Minister of Indigenous Peoples Sonia Guajajara estimates that about 3\,000 members of Indigenous peoples from around the world will take part in the debates this November. Of these\, 1\,000 are expected to participate in official negotiations inside the Blue Zone—500 from Brasil and 500 from other countries. The remainder will be present in the Green Zone\, designated for civil society observers. \nThe International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) will participate of this event presenting the results of the International Workshop on Indigenous and Traditional Territories and Biodiversity Conservation. More details on this event coming soon. \nFor detailed information on COP30\, visit  the Government of Brazil Presidency website. \nPhoto Gallery\n\n\nComing soon URL:https://iifb-indigenous.org/event/cop30-amazonia/ LOCATION:Belém\, Pará\, Belém\, Pará\, Brazil CATEGORIES:ITT Workshop Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iifb-indigenous.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/iifb-events-7.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR