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indigenous peoples and local communities

Amazon Regional Meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO): Challenges and Commitments for the Future of the Amazon

The Amazon Regional Meeting in Bogotá was crucial for UNFCCC COP30 as it advanced regional cooperation and established Amazonian Indigenous Peoples Mechanism (MAPI).
September 3, 2025

Reunión Regional Amazónica de la Organización del Tratado de Cooperación Amazónica (OTCA): Retos y compromisos para el futuro de la Amazonía

La Reunión Regional de Amazonas en Bogotá es crucial para la COP30 de la UNFCCC, ya que impulsó la cooperación regional y estableció el MAPI para los pueblos indígenas.
September 3, 2025

Webinar on Equitable sharing of benefits from Genetic resources: Gender and Social Justice in the age of Digital Sequence Information

A webinar on Digital Sequence Information (DSI) and the Cali Fund, focusing on equitable benefit-sharing from genetic resources.
May 6, 2025
Meetings

The Growing Connection: Human Rights, the Ocean, and Biodiversity

An integrated approach to ocean conservation that prioritises human rights is needed now than ever to protect marine ecosystems and marginalised communities.
April 28, 2025

The Importance of Integrating Human Rights and Gender Considerations in Indigenous Conservation Efforts

Integrating human rights into Indigenous conservation is not just about better outcomes for biodiversity. It’s about transformative justice.
April 18, 2025

Celebrating International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024: Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact

On International Day Of The World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024, let's learn about protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact with Luna, the Sloth! They live…
August 9, 2024

Official UNEA 6 Online Side Event: Inclusive Pathways: Advancing Gender and Indigenous Perspectives in Multilateral Environmental Cooperation for a Sustainable Future for All

Details of the official UNEA 6 side event co-led by Women4Biodiversity with other organisations.
February 18, 2024

Indigenous languages and traditions need to be shared from one generation to another

A personal reflection on the 12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) by Sunita Kwangta.
November 23, 2023
Meetings

12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional WG on Article 8(j): CBD Women’s Caucus Briefer

A discussion paper to be presented by CBD Women's Caucus at the 12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the…
November 9, 2023
Meetings

Side Event at 12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional WG on Article 8(j): Gender Implications of Benefit-Sharing in the Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources

A side event organised by CBD Women's Caucus at the 12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) in Geneva, Switzerland.
November 9, 2023