International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: From agreement to action: Building back biodiversity through inclusive conservation
Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Thailand, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Thailand, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: From agreement to action: Building back biodiversity through inclusive conservation

On International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlights how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are leading efforts to protect and restore biodiversity across Thailand, Chile, Argentina, and Tanzania. From safeguarding forests, watersheds, and sacred trees to securing ancestral lands, ICI-supported communities are applying traditional knowledge and rights-based approaches to sustain ecosystems and livelihoods.

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ICI Video | Highlights of the launch of the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) at CBD COP 15
Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Video Jamie Wen Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Type: Video Jamie Wen

ICI Video | Highlights of the launch of the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) at CBD COP 15

The GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) was launched on December 9, 2022, at CBD COP 15 to increase direct financing for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, supporting global environmental, cultural, and economic benefits. The event featured remarks from the GEF, IPAG, IUCN, and Conservation International, and highlighted subprojects from IMPACT Kenya, Futa Mawiza, and IMPECT.

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