Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Reflections from the Inclusive Conservation Initiative Asia Regional Learning Exchange in Thini, Nepal
Type: Web Story, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Makanisi: Exchanges, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Annapurna Area Jamie Wen Type: Web Story, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge, Makanisi: Exchanges, Geographies: Thailand, Geographies: Annapurna Area Jamie Wen

Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Reflections from the Inclusive Conservation Initiative Asia Regional Learning Exchange in Thini, Nepal

The ICI Asia Regional Learning Exchange in Thini, Nepal brought together more than 100 Indigenous leaders, elders, women, and youth to share knowledge on customary governance, conservation, and biocultural heritage. From sacred ceremonies to field visits in Mustang, the exchange highlighted how Indigenous worldviews and community-led practices are shaping inclusive conservation across Asia.

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A Journey of Learning and Unity: Reflections from Our Inclusive Conservation Initiative Africa Learning Exchange in Tanzania
Makanisi: Exchanges, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen Makanisi: Exchanges, Indigenous Centered Approaches: Territorial Management and Planning, Geographies: Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin, Geographies: Northern Tanzania, Geographies: DR Congo, Type: Web Story Jamie Wen

A Journey of Learning and Unity: Reflections from Our Inclusive Conservation Initiative Africa Learning Exchange in Tanzania

The ICI Africa Regional Learning Exchange in Tanzania brought together 37 Indigenous and local community leaders from across Africa to strengthen capacity, share solutions, and advance Indigenous-led conservation under the GEF-funded Inclusive Conservation Initiative. Through workshops, fellow case studies, and immersive visits to the Yaeda Valley and Hadzabe communities, participants demonstrated how secure land tenure, governance, and cultural knowledge drive lasting biodiversity outcomes.

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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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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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