COP16: Advancing Indigenous Leadership and Inclusive Conservation
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Type: Web Story, Inclusion: Gender Equality Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Type: Web Story, Inclusion: Gender Equality Jamie Wen

COP16: Advancing Indigenous Leadership and Inclusive Conservation

At CBD COP16, Indigenous leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo showcased how direct access to biodiversity finance, legal recognition of ICCAs, and traditional governance are transforming conservation outcomes. Through ANAPAC and the Inclusive Conservation Initiative, IPLCs are advancing women’s leadership, securing territories of life, and shaping global biodiversity policy.

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ICI at COP16: Fostering Inclusive Conservation and advancing Indigenous Rights
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

ICI at COP16: Fostering Inclusive Conservation and advancing Indigenous Rights

At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Indigenous co-chairs of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative demonstrated Indigenous governance in action, reaching consensus on 15 strategic decisions to guide global conservation. Through direct engagement with the GEF and IIFB, ICI leaders advanced the case for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities as primary decision-makers in biodiversity finance and policy.

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Brief | Road Map for Advancing Rights and Equity in Conservation
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Brief, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Brief, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Brief | Road Map for Advancing Rights and Equity in Conservation

International workshop on advancing rights and equity in the implementation of Target 3 | January/February 2024 Nanyuki, Kenya.

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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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ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative at CBD COP15
Jamie Wen Jamie Wen

ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative at CBD COP15

Phase 3 marks ICI’s transition from design to delivery, with Indigenous-led organizations across 12 countries directly managing conservation efforts at scale. The report highlights how Indigenous governance, gender-responsive systems, and culturally grounded monitoring are now shaping national policies and global agendas—offering a replicable model for rights-based, community-led conservation that works. With direct access to finance and decision-making power, they advanced land rights, governance, gender equity, and policy influence—proving that Indigenous-led action is critical to effective, scalable conservation.

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ICI events at CBD COP 15
Type: Event, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen Type: Event, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Global, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen

ICI events at CBD COP 15

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) participated in multiple events at CBD COP 15 in Montreal, including the official launch on December 9, 2022, to promote direct action and funding for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Key sessions highlighted traditional knowledge, human rights, and integrating Indigenous priorities into climate and biodiversity strategies.

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Brief | Global Biodiversity Framework Through Working with Indigenous People and Local Communities
Type: Brief, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Southwest Amazon Jamie Wen Type: Brief, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Southwest Amazon Jamie Wen

Brief | Global Biodiversity Framework Through Working with Indigenous People and Local Communities

In 2022, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), committing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. The GBF recognizes the vital role, contributions, and rights of IPLCs in the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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