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Indigenous Leadership in Advocating for the Rights of Nature

  • Indigenous Peoples Pavilion. COP 29 Blue Zone, Zone D, CP4. Baku, Azerbaijan (map)

Host Organisation

The Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)

Description

During this event, members of the Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) will explore the deep connection between the Rights of Nature and Indigenous sovereignty. Grounded in the Indigenous cosmovision, which sees Nature as a living entity with inherent rights, this event will highlight the importance of centering Indigenous knowledge and leadership in global environmental governance, and how Rights of Nature can support ongoing efforts for Indigenous sovereignty and climate action. Panelists will discuss the critical role of Indigenous peoples in shaping international policy dialogues at COP29 and COP30, and how we can build pathways towards real change that honors both our natural world and the rights of those who have safeguarded it for generations.

Speakers

The event will be led by Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation), Environmental Ambassador for the Ponca Nation, and Board Member and Project Coordinator for the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) and chair of the Indigenous Council for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) with additional Indigenous Rights of Nature speakers TBD.

Languages

English, Spanish

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