13/10/2025
15:00 - 16:00
Global Environment Facility
Why attend
Attend this session to discover effective, IPLC-led conservation strategies, learn about innovative funding and governance models, and gain insights into empowering Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in biodiversity action. Ideal for those seeking to strengthen inclusive, culturally informed approaches to global conservation.
Session Description
This session explores how the GEF and multilateral institutions can better support Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in biodiversity conservation. It highlights successful IPLC-led initiatives from Brazil, Peru, and the Philippines, showcasing inclusive conservation strategies that go beyond protected areas. Participants will learn about funding mechanisms, governance models, and best practices that empower IPLCs to lead conservation efforts while preserving their cultural and traditional knowledge. The session is ideal for policymakers, funders, and conservation practitioners looking to strengthen IPLC leadership in global biodiversity actionOrganised by
GEF
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