Twelfth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity and First meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources | 12 – 18 November 2023 | Geneva, Switzerland – Women4Biodiversity

Twelfth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity and First meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources

Geneva, Switzerland

12 – 18 November 2023

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🎤 💫 Voices of Women at UNCCD COP16! 💪

11 December was Finance Day at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's @unccd @cop16riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It highlighted the critical need for innovative and sustainable financing to combat land degradation, desertification, and drought.

In this inspiring video, Ms Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet discusses the importance of providing women with access to financial mechanisms for enhanced biodiversity conservation. Ms. Cécile is the Director of the African Women's Network for Community Management of Forests (REFACOF) in Cameroon. REFACOF is also Women4Biodiversity's restoration site partner in Londji, Cameroon.

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🎤 💫 Voices of Women at UNCCD COP16! 💪

9 December was marked as Science, Technology, and Innovation Day at UN Convention to Combat Desertification @unccd #COP16Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This Day featured high-level dialogues and interactive sessions, including the launch of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. It also sought to promote innovations that address land degradation and enhance drought resilience.

In this inspiring video, Ms Mariaelena Huambachano talks about the benefits and importance of incorporating indigenous traditions and ecological knowledge in modern agroecology. Ms. Huambachano is a native Peruvian Indigenous scholar, who is currently the Assistant Professor of Environmental Humanities and Native American and Indigenous Studies at
Syracuse University @syracuseu , US.

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🎤 💫 Voices of Women at UNCCD COP16! 💪

People’s Day was marked at @unccd @cop16riyadh on 7 December 2024. It was intended to highlight the essential role of non-state actors—youth, women, local governments, farmers and civil society organisations —in addressing desertification, land degradation and drought. This day also introduced the first-ever Indigenous Peoples Forum, a milestone event. It provided a platform for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to share their significant contributions to ecosystem conservation and restoration.

In this inspiring video, hear from the incredible women at the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From grassroots advocates to policymakers, these women highlight the importance of inclusivity, Indigenous perspectives, and collaborative action for women's land rights and sustainable development.

Featured speakers are,
🌾 Nayra Kaxuyana, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, Brazil
🌾 Hanieh Moghani @hanieh_moghani , Member of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
🌾 Georgina, Cameroon

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🎤 💫 Voices of Women at UNCCD COP16! 💪

At UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16, Land Day was observed on 4 December 2024. It tackles the urgent issue of land degradation, which threatens food security, biodiversity and climate resilience.

📽️ In this inspiring video, hear from the incredible women at the @unccd @cop16riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From grassroots advocates to policymakers, these women highlight the importance of inclusivity, indigenous perspectives, and collaborative action for women's land rights and sustainable development.

Featured speakers are,
🌱 Bhavana Desai Rabari, Founding member of the Pastoralist Women Alliance in India
🌱 Nayra Kaxuyana, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil, Brazil
🌱 Esther Wanjiku Mwaura Muiru, Global Advocacy Director at Landesa

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