Indigenous-led conservation protects vital ecosystems that store carbon and preserve biodiversity. By honoring Indigenous leadership, we can meet climate targets and ensure a better future for all.
At the UN Biodiversity Summit in Montreal, the Indigenous Village was a place for Indigenous Peoples and allies to learn about Indigenous leadership in sustaining healthy lands and waters globally.
We left the UN Biodiversity Summit with hope for the future. In the Village and beyond, it was inspiring to see the impact of Indigenous-led conservation worldwide and the possibilities for the future.
With 80% of remaining biodiversity on lands managed by Indigenous Peoples, investing in global Indigenous-led conservation is crucial to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
“We have a responsibility, and an ethic of behavior to the land.” Valérie Courtois on cultural responsibility and how Indigenous stewardship helps protect the world's biodiversity.
Indigenous Nations are leading the way in protecting nature on a massive scale. Centering these initiatives in biodiversity efforts promotes ethical conservation rooted in respect, responsibility, and reconciliation.
Caring for land acknowledges our interconnectedness and duty to biodiversity. Heiltsuk Nation Hereditary Chief Brown links cultural and natural diversity, underscoring the need for Guardians.
