ICI Video | Lighting the Path with Indigenous Knowledge
Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Type: Video, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen Geographies: Futa Mawiza Biocultural Territory, Geographies: DR Congo, Geographies: Ru K’ux Abya Yala, Type: Video, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous Governance, Global Applications: Environmental Outcomes, Global Applications: Largescale Finance, Global Applications: Replication & Global Influence Jamie Wen

ICI Video | Lighting the Path with Indigenous Knowledge

2025 marks a defining year for Indigenous leadership in global environmental policy. Hear from Indigenous leaders of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) on how Indigenous Knowledge is lighting the policy path -- from Abu Dhabi, to COP6 for the Minamata Convention, and to UNFCCC COP30 in Belém.

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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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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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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 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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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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