Walking the Talk: Indigenous Leadership Advances Inclusive Conservation Worldwide
Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Jamie Wen Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Jamie Wen

Walking the Talk: Indigenous Leadership Advances Inclusive Conservation Worldwide

Discover how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities across 10 territories in 12 countries are leading inclusive conservation through biocultural mapping, direct financing, and community-driven governance. The ICI Phase Three report reveals measurable impacts across more than 6 million hectares, proving that Indigenous leadership is delivering durable biodiversity and climate solutions worldwide.

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ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative Phase 3 Report – Walking the Talk: How Inclusive Conservation is Delivering Results
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Modules, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: External Community of Practice, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Modules, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: External Community of Practice, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen

ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative Phase 3 Report – Walking the Talk: How Inclusive Conservation is Delivering Results

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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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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Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity Linkages
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: Modules, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: Modules, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, Gender and Biodiversity Linkages

In this self-paced course, you will explore the connections between gender and biodiversity and learn practical tools to develop gender-responsive approaches and policies for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, aligning with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

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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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Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance
Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Makanisi: Exchanges, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Makanisi: Exchanges, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance

The ICI Phase 2 Report highlights how $14.5 million in direct-access agreements are enabling Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to lead conservation through their own governance systems. Supported by the GEF, the report demonstrates how inclusive finance is transforming biodiversity protection while advancing rights-based, self-determined climate and conservation solutions.

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ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase Two Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen

ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase Two Report: A Focus on Inclusive Finance

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase 2 Report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress made towards inclusive conservation practices and the implementation of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Local Communities (LCs)-led initiatives over the past year. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this initiative highlights the leadership of IPs and LCs in conservation efforts and the delivery of global environmental benefits (GEBs).

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ICI kicks off International Environmental Policy Fellow Program
Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Northern Tanzania Jamie Wen Makanisi: ICI Fellows, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Northern Tanzania Jamie Wen

ICI kicks off International Environmental Policy Fellow Program

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) has launched its International Environmental Policy Fellow Program, empowering Indigenous leaders from Tanzania, Panama, Chile, DRC, and Kenya to strengthen leadership and negotiation skills in global environmental policy. Fellows will apply their knowledge to advance Indigenous-led conservation, gender equity, and community-driven governance in their territories.

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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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Indigenous Leaders Of ICI Advocate For Inclusion At GEF Assembly
Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

Indigenous Leaders Of ICI Advocate For Inclusion At GEF Assembly

Indigenous leaders from the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) participated in the GEF Assembly in Vancouver, advocating for inclusive conservation and greater recognition of Indigenous-led initiatives. They highlighted the importance of direct funding, Indigenous governance, and gender equity, while welcoming the launch of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) to support Indigenous and local communities.

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ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Video, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Type: Video, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

ICI Video | the Inclusive Conservation Initiative

This video introduces the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative, a new model providing large-scale, long-term direct financing to Indigenous and local community organizations to drive environmental, cultural, and economic impact. Representatives from nine initiatives across 12 countries share how this approach is strengthening Indigenous leadership and transforming conservation from the ground up.

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First phase of ICI implementation highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation and need for increased funding
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Global, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

First phase of ICI implementation highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation and need for increased funding

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report showcases the first phase of Indigenous-led conservation efforts, demonstrating their effectiveness in protecting 7.6 million hectares of biodiverse landscapes. The report emphasizes the need for increased funding and adaptive finance mechanisms to support Indigenous Peoples and local communities in stewarding lands, waters, and natural resources globally.

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ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report: Spearheading Inclusive Conservation
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: Southwest Amazon, Geographies: Annapurna Area, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Fiji Lau Seascape and Cook Islands, Geographies: Global, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Geographies: Thailand, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Inclusion: Youth Empowerment and Leadership, Makanisi: Exchanges, Makanisi: Global Steering Committee, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Livelihoods and Indigenous Economies, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Type: Annual Report Jamie Wen

ICI Report | Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) Phase One Report: Spearheading Inclusive Conservation

On 09 August 2023 (International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples), the Inclusive Conservation Initiative released its Phase One Report, summarizing the first phase of its implementation, from ideation in December 2019 to implementation status in mid-2023.

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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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ICI is at COP 27!
Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Type: Event, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Type: Event, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Geographies: Global Jamie Wen

ICI is at COP 27!

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) participated in COP 27 in Sharm el Sheikh, sharing insights on the power of direct climate finance to support Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Key events highlighted inclusive partnerships, translating pledges into action, and strengthening Indigenous leadership for climate and biodiversity solutions.

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UNGA 77: Indigenous-led solutions informed by solidarity, sustainability and diverse knowledge systems
Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story, Makanisi: Program Management Unit Jamie Wen Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Geographies: Global, Type: Web Story, Makanisi: Program Management Unit Jamie Wen

UNGA 77: Indigenous-led solutions informed by solidarity, sustainability and diverse knowledge systems

At UNGA 77, the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) highlighted how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) provide solutions rooted in solidarity, sustainability, and diverse knowledge systems. From strengthening Indigenous leadership to promoting sustainable development and integrating traditional and scientific knowledge, ICI subprojects demonstrate how IPLCs can lead global conservation and climate action.

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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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ICI Report | GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative Inception Workshops Report
Type: Report, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, 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, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen Type: Report, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Inclusion: Gender Equality, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, 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, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen

ICI Report | GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative Inception Workshops Report

The implementation of the GEF-7 Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) began on February 21, 2022 through an inception phase composed of a series of virtual workshops held from February 21 to April 07, 2022. The ICI Project Management Unit (PMU) produced an inception report documenting all key highlights, activities, and decisions of the inception phase.

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Indigenous stewardship of nature can revitalize our globe — investing in IPs and LCs-led solutions means investing in our planet
Type: Web Story, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, 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, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen Type: Web Story, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence, 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, Geographies: Thailand Jamie Wen

Indigenous stewardship of nature can revitalize our globe — investing in IPs and LCs-led solutions means investing in our planet

The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) is channeling USD 25 million in direct financing to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to transform conservation through locally led governance, traditional knowledge, and sustainable livelihoods. From the Himalayas to the Andean Cordillera and the African rangelands, these Indigenous-led solutions demonstrate that investing in IPLC leadership is one of the most effective pathways to protect biodiversity and address the climate crisis.

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