United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Side Event
Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Biodiversity Assessments: From Local to Global
Photo by Marcelo Trujillo from Pixabay
Photo by Marcelo Trujillo from Pixabay
On 4 May 2022, a key webinar took place as a side event at the 21st session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). It focused on how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are increasingly involved in biodiversity assessments at global, regional, national and local levels. Particularly, the discussion highlighted the work of major organizations like the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net) initiative and the Network of the Centres of Distinction on Indigenous and Local Knowledge.
Objectives of the Webinar
The webinar provided real-world examples and strategies for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to enhance their participation and influence in biodiversity assessment and policy-making. This includes significant initiatives like the development of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and other policies related to biodiversity.
The session also covered the importance of community-based research and monitoring in biodiversity assessments. It showcased how these local efforts not only feed into larger biodiversity studies but also benefit from them. Particularly, it aimed to:
Explore how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are participating in biodiversity assessments at different scales.
Learn how participation can benefit Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Find ways to enhance participation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Discuss links with policymaking and community-based research.
Image captions
Image 1Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
Objectives of the Webinar
The webinar provided real-world examples and strategies for Indigenous Peoples and local communities to enhance their participation and influence in biodiversity assessment and policy-making. This includes significant initiatives like the development of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and other policies related to biodiversity.
The session also covered the importance of community-based research and monitoring in biodiversity assessments. It showcased how these local efforts not only feed into larger biodiversity studies but also benefit from them. Particularly, it aimed to:
Explore how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are participating in biodiversity assessments at different scales.
Learn how participation can benefit Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Find ways to enhance participation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Discuss links with policymaking and community-based research.
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Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
Photo by Stephan Seeber on Pexels
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