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CBD Side event at COP-16: Support and capacity building for the implementation of Target 3
2024-10-21 13:20 - 15:20 (America/Guatemala) | Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo, Yumbo Valle del Cauca, Cali, Colombia
CBD Side Event at COP-16: Support and capacity building for the implementation of Target 3
DATE & TIME: 21 October, 2024.
TIME: 13:20 COT
VENUE: Nuqui – Academia & Research meeting room. Plaza One.
The IIFB will participate of this side event as CBD’s partner.
Abstract
The objective of this side event is to share the work of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) and partner organizations to support the implementation of Target 3 and related targets. The event will focus on the regional capacity-building workshops to support Parties, indigenous peoples and local communities and other stakeholders to achieve their commitments under this target. Presenters will discuss how these workshops provide a platform for a dialogue on the status, gaps, challenges and opportunities as well as available support from regional partners, to enhance progress towards the achievement of Target 3. The event will also address lessons learned from the workshops organized in the Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America and South Asian regions and will provide a general perspective for the upcoming workshops. The side-event will also be an opportunity to invite partners to support the implementation of Target 3, including through the Global Partnership to support the achievement of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

IIFB Press Conference on Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ aspirations and expectations for COP16
2024-10-21 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Bogota) | Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo, Yumbo Valle del Cauca, Cali, Colombia
IIFB Press Conference on Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ aspirations and expectations for COP16

The IIFB will present the key recommendations and demands form Indigenous Peoples and local communities on the negotiations to occur at COP16. The topcis to be addressed in the press conference are the adoption of a new subsidiary body on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions, along with its associated proposed Programme of Work, Resource Mobilization and Target 3, among other issues.

DATE: 21 October, 2024
TIME: 11.30-12:00 AM COT
VENUE: Press Center
MODALITY: On site
SPEAKERS: Ramiro Batzin, Jogi Cariño, Lakpa Nuri Sherpa, Jennifer Corpuz, Aslak Homberg, Polina Shulbaeva and Ramson Karmushu.
Interpretation in English and Spanish Available.
Access the press release following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/iifb-press-release/
Access the live streaming of the event following this link: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1tkges11n
For media requests contact iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
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IIFB activities at the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16)
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-11-01 17:00 (America/Guatemala) | Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo, Yumbo Valle del Cauca, Cali, Colombia
COP-16 INFORMATION
Meeting documents Information note for participants Associated Events

ACCESS TO IIFB WORKING GROUPS AT COP-16

IIFB Working Group on Target 3
IIFB Working Group on Sustainable Use
IIFB Working Group on Indicators
IIFB Working Group on Article 8J (Traditional Knowledge)
IIFB Working Group on Resource Mobilization
IIFB Working Group on Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
IIFB Working Group on Communications
IIFB Working Group on NBSAPs
IIFB Working Group on Review of the CBD

IIFB MEETINGS AT COP-16
IIFB full day preparatory meeting for COP16
DATE & TIME: 19th – 20th October, 2024, from 9 AM to 6 PM. Learn more here.
IIFB Caucus meeting
DATES: every day from 21st October to 1st November, 2024. From 8 AM to 10 AM COT. Learn more here.

IIFB SIDE EVENTS
Outcomes of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity.
DATE & TIME: 21st October at 6 PM COT. Learn more here.
The New Programme of Work and the Permanent Subsidiary body on Article 8(j)
DATE & TIME: 25TH October at 1:15 PM COT. Learn more here.

NEWS & MEDIA
For media inquiries, please get in touch: iifbcomms@iifb-indigenous.org
IIFB Press Conference I. Indigenous peoples’ aspirations and expectations for COP16
DATE: 21st of October
TIME: 11:30-12:00 AM
VENUE: Press Center
IIFB Press Conference II. Opportunities to advance in realising and engaging the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
DATE: 25th October, 2024
TIME: 12:30 PM
VENUE: Press Center
IIFB Press Conference III. COP16 Outcomes and perspectives from Indigenous Peoples and local communities
DATE: 31st October 2024
TIME: 12 PM
VENUE: Press Center

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ABOUT COP-16

The Conference encompasses the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CP MOP11), and the Fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (NP MOP5). It will include a high-level ministerial segment.
COP 16 will be the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15 in December 2022 in Montreal, Canada.
This event has the potential to be a historic COP for Indigenous Peoples and local communities. At COP16, it is going to be decided the the adoption of the New Programe of Work for indigenous peoples and local communities for the next 10 years, which would serve as a guide for governments in supporting the work of indigenous peoples as fundamental actors in the conservation of biological diversity.
At COP 16, parties will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties are also expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with the Framework. COP 16 will further develop the monitoring framework and advance resource mobilization for the Global Biodiversity Framework. Among other tasks, COP 16 is also due to finalize and operationalize the multilateral mechanism on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources.

IIFB CAUCUS MEETING AT COP-16
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-11-01 10:00 (America/Bogota) | Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo, Yumbo Valle del Cauca, Cali, Colombia
IIFB CAUCUS MEETING AT COP-16

DATE: 21st October to 1st November, 2024.
TIME: 8 AM to 10 AM COT
VENUE: Indigenous Peoples and local communities Pavilion, Blue Zone.
MODALITY: On site

Interpretation in English and Spanish available via zoom. Bring your own headphones.

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IIFB full Day Preparatory Meeting for COP-16
2024-10-19 09:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 (America/Bogota) | Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico, Calle 15 N. 26 – 120 Autopista Cali Arroyohondo, Yumbo Valle del Cauca, Cali, Colombia
IIFB full day preparatory meeting for COP-16

DATE: 19 – 20 October, 2024
TIME: 9 AM to 5 PM COT
VENUE: IPLCs Pavillion (19 October) and Sierra Nevada room (20 October), Blue zone.
MODALITY: On site

Interpretation in English and Spanish available via zoom.

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Fifth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-5)
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Online
Fifth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-5)

DATE: From Wednesday 16th October to Friday 18th October 2024
VENUE: Cali, Colombia

Annotated Provisional Agenda. Access here.
Meeting documents. Access here.
Other Resources. Access here.

IIFB Training Workshops towards the UN Biodiversity Conference: DSI
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
IIFB Training Workshops towards the UN Biodiversity Conference. Session Session 4: Digital Sequence Information (DSI)

DATE: Thursday 10 October, 2024.
TIME: 10:00-12:00 AM (Montreal time)
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish.

Abstract:
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) launches the Training workshop towards the UN Biodiversity Conference, a series of webinar sessions to strengthen capacities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities participating of the Sixteen Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
During 5 sessions, IIFB experts will address not only essential concepts but also practical tools for a successful participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Among other topics, speakers will approach the structure of the COP, the basics of the negotiation process, key topics of the traditional knowledge agenda for COP-16, how to analyze a document, how to prepare statements and texts to be negotiated and how to organize events within the COP.

Agenda, Presentations and Resources: Available soon

This event is possible thanks to NIATERO.

IIFB Capacity Building Programme towards the UN Biodiversity Conference: Mobilization of Financial Resources
2024-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
IIFB Capacity Building Programme. Session III: Priorities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference: Mobilization of Financial Resources.

DATE: Wednesday 9 October, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM (Montreal time)
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish.

Abstract:
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity launches the Training workshop towards COP-16, a series of webinars sessions to strengthen capacities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities participating of the Sixteen Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024.

During 5 sessions, IIFB experts will address not only essential concepts but also practical tools for a successful participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Among other topics, speakers will approach the structure of the COP, the basics of the negotiation process, key topics of the traditional knowledge agenda for COP-16, how to analyze a document, how to prepare statements and texts to be negotiated and how to organize events within the COP.

Agenda, Presentations and Resources: Available soon

IIFB Training workshop towards the UN Biodiversity Conference: Artilce 8j
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
IIFB Training Workshop towards the Un Biodiversity Conference. Session II: Article 8j
Understanding Artilce 8j of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the traditional knowledge agenda that will be discussed at the Sixteenth Meeting of the Confernece of the Parties (COP-16). What is at stake. IIFB positions.

DATE: Tuesday 8 October, 2024.
TIME: 10:00-12:00 AM (Montreal time)
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish.

Abstract
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity launches the Training workshop towards the UN Biodiversity Conference, a series of webinars sessions to strengthen capacities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities participating of the Sixteen Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
During 5 sessions, IIFB experts will address not only essential concepts but also practical tools for a successful participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Among other topics, speakers will approach the structure of the COP, the basics of the negotiation process, key topics of the traditional knowledge agenda for COP-16, how to analyze a document, how to prepare statements and texts to be negotiated and how to organize events within the COP.

Agenda, Presentations and Resources
PPT on the IIFB Capacity Building Programme, Module 2, by Viviana Figueroa.
Access to Spanish version here.
ITEM 14. Implementation of Article 8(j) and related provisions
Access to English version here.
Access to Spanish version here.
Item 14. Institutional arrangements for the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work undertaken under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Access to English version here.
Access to Spanish version here.

This event is possible thanks to NIATERO.

IIFB Capacity Building Programme towards the UN Biodiversity Conference: General issues related to COP-16
2024-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
IIFB Capacity Building Programme towards the UN Biodiversity Conference. Session I: General issues related to COP-16
This workshop will cover key aspects of the conference, including an introduction to the COP 16, how the work is organized, how to draft and present declarations, as well as where to find essential documents. It is designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of the conference structure and the working groups.
DATE: Monday 7 October, 2024.
TIME: 10:00-12:00 AM (Montreal time)
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish.

Abstract:
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) launches the Training workshop towards the UN Biodiversity Conference, a series of webinar sessions to strengthen capacities of Indigenous Peoples and local communities participating of the Sixteen Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16), which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024.
During 5 sessions, IIFB experts will address not only essential concepts but also practical tools for a successful participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Among other topics, speakers will approach the structure of the COP, the basics of the negotiation process, key topics of the traditional knowledge agenda for COP-16, how to analyze a document, how to prepare statements and texts to be negotiated and how to organize events within the COP.

Agenda, Presentations and Resources:
PPT on the IIFB Capacity Building Programme by Viviana Figueroa (SP). Access here.

This event is possible thanks to NIATERO.

Webinar: Presentation of the Results of the TRɄA World Summit
2024-10-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Presentation of the results of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity

DATE: Wednesday 2 October, 2024
TIME: 11:00-13:00 (Montreal time)
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English, Spanish, French and Russian
REGISTER HERE

Abstract:
The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity, together with the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia and the Mesa Permanente de Concertación (MPC) de Pueblos Indígenas de Colombia, organize an open webinar session to present the results of the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity.
This high level event gathered more than 150 leaders of Indigenous Peoples and local communities from 7 socio-cultural regions and government representatives from 26 to 29 August, 2024, in Bogota, Colombia, for an informal dialogue in preparation to COP16.
As a result of the summit, a series of recommendations to the parties of the Conference of the Parties were developed, to be considered at COP16. These recommendations are linked to the Contributions to item 14 and the development of a new programe of work and institutional arrangements on Article 8(j) and related provisions of the Convention.
The objective of the TRɄA World Summit was to increase visibility of traditional knowledge related to biodiversity and to highlight Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ contributions to nature conservation and climate action, to achieve the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the Paris Agreement.
TRɄA means territory for the Emberá. Territory is the integral connection with Mother Nature from which Indigenous Peoples build and weave their cultural identities, their knowledge, and wisdoms. In this summit, all voices united as one, for the TRɄA, towards COP 16.
Learn more on the TRɄA World Summit here.

Resources:
Executive Summary Report on the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity. English version. Access here.
Executive Summary Report on the TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity. Spanish version. Access here.

Global capacity-building workshop on operationalizing access and benefit-sharing national frameworks under the Nagoya Protocol
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-03 | Bonn, Germany, Bonn, Germany
Global capacity-building workshop on operationalizing access and benefit-sharing national frameworks under the Nagoya Protocol

DATE: From Wednesday 30th September to Thursday 3rd October 2024
VENUE: Bonn, Germany

Meeting documents. Access here.

This workshop aims to help Parties achieve Goal C and Target 13, as well as to develop systems to monitor their progress. It will bring together ABS experts, partners and relevant stakeholders from around the world and provide an opportunity to showcase the progress made, share experiences and foster peer-to-peer cooperation and learning with regard to addressing ABS operationalization challenges and with a particular focus on practical issues related to:
(a) Developing efficient user-friendly ABS procedures;
(b) Managing ABS information;
(c) Monitoring the utilization of genetic resources and compliance;
The workshop is being organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in collaboration with partners, including the ABS Capacity Development Initiative, the German Nagoya Protocol HuB and the Union for Ethical Biotrade. The workshop will be hosted by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, and will be financially supported by the Government of Japan through its Japan Biodiversity Fund, the Government of Denmark, the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the ABS Capacity Development Initiative.

WEBINAR SERIES: TARGET 3 IMPLEMENTATION WITH A FOCUS ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
2024-09-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Webinar Series on Target 3 Implementation with a focus on Indigenous Peoples and local communities

DATE: Thursday 19Th September 2024
TIME: 08:00 – 10:00 AM Montreal Time.
MODALITY: ZOOM (registration required)
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Abstract:
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) recognizes the important roles of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians of biodiversity and partners in its conservation, restoration, and sustainable use. The Framework’s implementation must ensure that the rights, knowledge, including traditional knowledge associated with biodiversity, innovations, worldviews, values, and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities are respected, documented, and preserved with their free, prior, and informed consent, including through their full and effective participation in decision-making. This is to be done in accordance with relevant national legislation and international instruments, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and human rights law. Acknowledging their multi-aspect roles, respecting their rights, and recognizing Indigenous and Traditional Territories are paramount to implementing the KMGBF Target 3.
As part of its mandate to support its members in achieving Target 3, and as part of the work that the coalition has been doing since 2021 with the Indigenous Peoples and local communities task force with the support of the International Indigenous Forum, the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC for N&P) is organizing a technical webinar to provide a better understanding of that last segment of the target 3 “recognizing and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, including over their traditional territories” and guidance on how to integrate these aspects into countries’ 30×30 efforts and update their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
The first part of the webinar will present the perspectives of some organizations working on the topic. The second part will be dedicated to country cases and community-based experiences.

Agenda, Presentations and Resources: Available soon

TRɄA WORLD SUMMIT ON TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO BIODIVERSITY
2024-08-26 08:00 - 2024-08-29 17:00 (America/Guatemala)
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ABOUT THE TRɄA WORLD SUMMIT
The TRɄA World Summit on Traditional Knowledge related to Biodiversity gathered more than 150 leaders of Indigenous Peoples and local communities from 7 socio-cultural regions and government representatives from 26 to 29 August, 2024, in Bogota, Colombia, for an informal dialogue in preparation to COP16.
The objective of the TRɄA World Summit was to increase visibility of traditional knowledge related to biodiversity and to highlight Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ contributions to nature conservation and climate action, to achieve the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the Paris Agreement.
TRɄA means territory for the Emberá. Territory is the integral connection with Mother Nature from which Indigenous Peoples build and weave their cultural identities, their knowledge, and wisdoms. In this summit, all voices united as one, for the TRɄA, towards COP 16.
This event was organized by the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, the Mesa Permanente de Concertación (MPC) and the International Women Biodiversity Network (IWBN), with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity as partner and with the support of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, GIZ, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, SwedBio, Campaign for Nature, NiaTero, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Oregon State University.
This meeting was held under the Chatham House Rule. Due to space and capacity constraints, attendance was by invitation only.
TRɄA WORLD SUMMIT INFORMATION
Meeting documents Background Objectives & Topics Presentations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT
English version. Access here.
Spanish version. Access here.

NEWS & MEDIA
Live Streaming of the Opening Session. Access here.
Press release delivered on 26 August, 2024. Access here.
Press release delivered on29 August, 2024. Access here.
TRɄA World Summit Report – Session 1. Access here.
TRɄA World Summit Report – Session 2. Access here.
TRɄA World Summit Report – Session 3. Access here.
TRɄA World Summit Report – Session 4. Access here.

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TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

TRɄA World Summit, 26 – 29 AUG 2024, Bogota, Colombia. Credits TRɄA World Summit.

Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (WGDSI-2)
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 (America/Guatemala) | ICAO Conference Centre, Montreal, Canada
Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (WGDSI-2)

DATE: 12-16 August 2024.
VENUE: Montreal, Canada.
SUMMARY:
The IIFB participated of the
The second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (WGDSI-2), which took place from 12 -16 August 2024 at the ICAO Conference Centre in Montreal, Canada.
AGENDA:
Access following this link https://www.cbd.int/conferences/wgdsi-2
IIFB STATEMENTS AT WGDSI-2:
Access following this link: https://iifb-indigenous.org/tag/wgdsi-2/

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REGIONAL PREPARATORY MEETINGS TOWARDS THE UNITED NATIONS BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE (COP 16, COP-MOP 11 and COP-MOP 5)
2024-07-11 - 2024-07-12 | Online
Preparatory Meeting I – AFRICA REGION
DATE: Thursday 11th July 2024 | DURATION: 2 hours | French interpretation will be available.
TIME: 5 PM (East Africa time)
Preparatory Meeting II – AFRICA REGION
DATE: Thursday 12th July 2024 | DURATION: 2 hours | French interpretation will be available.
TIME: 4 PM (East Africa time)
Agenda:
Agenda EN 11-12 July Agenda FR
Presentations:
Download PPT on IIFB Preparation for UN Biodiversity Conference – Africa
Download PPT on IIFB positions on DSI – Africa
Download PPT on IIFB Preparatory activities for UN Biodiversity Conference
Resources:
Available soon

IPLCs, gender & Biodiversity Webinars
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27 | Online
The International Women Biodiversity Network, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Conservation International (CI) within the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) are organizing a series of three webinars on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on Linkages between Gender and Biodiversity. How can a gender-responsive approach be included in project cycle to conserve biodiversity?
The series of webinars, that are taking place on June 25, 26 and 27, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Montreal time, follows three objectives:

Strengthen IPLC’s understanding on links between gender and biodiversity
Strengthen IPLC’s understanding of how to include the gender-responsive approach in the project cycle including the theory of change
Strengthen gender consideration in the IPLC’s organization policies, particularly women and youth.

The outcomes of the webinars will contribute to the development of a virtual course for broader community of IPLCs organizations to contribute to the implementation of the ICI and the implementation of the KMGBF, which promotes a gender-responsive approach including recognizing their equal rights and access to land and natural resources and their full, equitable, meaningful and informed participation and leadership at all levels of action, engagement, policy and decision-making related to biodiversity..
The first session addressed basic concepts related to gender responsible approach. The second session will focus con how the gender responsible approach can be included in a project cycle and the third session will be on how the gender responsible approach can be included in IPLCs policies.
Interpretation in English, Spanish and French will be available.
About the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI)
The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) is a project designed to support the leadership of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in stewarding lands, waters and natural resources. By combining substantial investments in specific locations with support to magnify local results through global capacity building, policy influence and demonstration of large-scale impacts, ICI will catalyze the transformational changes needed to secure and enhance support for the contributions of IPLCs to biodiversity and other global environmental benefits (GEBs). A part of the GEF-7 Programming Directions Strategy’s Biodiversity focal area, ICI is built upon the principle that inclusive conservation requires that IPLCs are the main authors and implementers. At the same time, the project does not aim to define the concept of inclusive conservation and recognizes that this is also determined by IPLCs.
IPLCs, gender & Biodiversity Webinars AGENDA
Webinar 1: LINKS BETWEEN GENDER AND BIODIVERSITY
DATE: Tuesday 25 JUNE 2024
TIME: 9-11 AM (Montreal time)
DURATION: 2 hours

Time
Content
Panelists

09:00 – 09:20
Spiritual Ceremony
Neida Delia Andi Arimuya, Indigenous Spiritual leader.

09:20-09:40
Welcome to the webinar series by organizers
Mayte Gonzalez, Head, Human Rights in Conservation Team, IUCN Lucy Mulenkei Co-Chair of IWBN, Ramiro Batzin, Co-chair of IIFB

09:40-09:45
Introduction, including objectives and agenda of the webinar series
Viviana Figueroa, IWBN – IIFB

09:45-10:00
What is the concept of “gender-responsive approach”, “gender equality”, “gender from IPLCs perspective”, “Biodiversity”
Amelia Arreguin, Coordinator of the CBD Women

10:00-10:15
Dialogue on IPLCs views on the “gender-responsive approach”
Yeshing Upún, IWBN

10:15-10:25
What’s the links between gender and biodiversity management? What are IPLCs traditional knowledge and gender for biodiversity management?
María Eugenia Choque – RMIB-LAC

10:25-10:35
What is the IUCN Gender Policy and the main action points for its implementation in the new CBD framework?
Jackelline Siles Calvo, Gender Senior Programme Manager, IUCN

10:50-11:00
Closing remarks
Lucy Mulenkei, IWBN

Webinar 1: LINKS BETWEEN GENDER AND BIODIVERSITY
DATE: Wed 26 JUNE 2024
TIME: 9-11 AM (Montreal time)
DURATION: 2 hours

Time
Content
Panelists

09:00-09:10
Spiritual Ceremony
Neida Andi Arimuya

09:10 – 09:15
Welcome to the second webinar
Lucy Mulenkei – Co chair of IWBN

09:15 – 09:20
Introduction, and summary of the first webinar
Viviana Figueroa IWBN-IIFB

09:20 – 9:40
GEF’s perspective, experiences and good practices or broader tools and methodologies on gender.
Uxue Urteaga – Partnership Analyst

09:40 – 09:55
Tools and methodologies on gender responsive approach for project cycle.
Jacky Siles, Gender Senior Programme Manager, IUCN -Recorded

09:55 – 10:15
Gender approach in biodiversity projects
Florina López – RMIB LAC

10:15 – 10:40
Q&A
Yeshing Upún – IWBN

10:40 – 11:00
Closing remarks
Lucy Mulenkei

DATE: Thursday 27 JUNE 2024
TIME: 9-11 AM (Montreal time)
DURATION: 2 hours

Time
Content
Panelists

09:00-09:10
Spiritual Ceremony
Neida Andi Arimuya

09:10-09-20
Welcome to the event by organizers
Lucy Mulenkei IWBN

09:20-09:25
Introduction, including the agenda of the session
Viviana Figueroa, IWBN

09:25-09:45
Building the foundation for an effective Gender Equality Policy. Experiences from the GEF Policy on Gender Equality
Gabriella Richardson Temm, GEF

09:45-10:00
Dialogue
Yeshing Upún IWBN

10:00-10:15
CBD Gender Plan of Action. Gender responsive approach policies it importance
Qapaj Conde, CBD Secretariat

10:15-10:30
Dialogue
Yeshing Upún IWBN

10:30-10:45
What is the IUCN Gender Policy and the main action points for its implementation in the new CBD framework?
Jackelline Siles Calvo, Gender Senior Programme Manager, IUCN -Recorded

10:45-10:55
Dialogue
Yeshing Upún IWBN

10:55-11:00
Closing remarks
Lucy Mulenkei IWBN, Mayte IUCN,

First meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (WGDSI-1)
2023-11-14 08:00 - 2023-11-18 17:00 (America/Guatemala) | Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
First meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (WGDSI-1)

DATE: 14-18 November 2023.
VENUE: Geneva, Switzerland
SUMMARY:
The IIFB participated of the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources, which rook place in Geneva, from 14 to 18 November 2023.
AGENDA:
IIFB STATEMENTS AT WGDSI-1:
Access following this link: https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/8e48/dd56/bb760c74722454cf2a290c5c/wgdsi-01-01-add1-en.pdf
Access following this link https: https://iifb-indigenous.org/tag/wgdsi-1/

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Twelfth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (WG8j-12)
2023-11-12 08:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00 (America/Guatemala) | Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland
Twelfth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity

DATE: 12-16 November 2024.
VENUE: Geneva, Switzerland
SUMMARY:
The IIFB participated of the twelfth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention (WG8j-12), which was held in Geneva from 12 to 16 November 2023. The meeting was preceded by an international dialogue with Indigenous Peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Framework and the Gender Plan of Action, on 9 and 10 November, and regional group consultations, on 11 November.
The meeting of the Working Group, starting on 12 November, focused on the call by governments made in Montreal at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in December of 2022, to develop a new programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention related to indigenous peoples and local communities, aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
IIFB STATEMENTS AT WG8J-12:
Access following this link https://iifb-indigenous.org/tag/wg8j-12/
IIFB SIDE EVENTS AT WG8J-12

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