Celebrating the Role of Indigenous Peoples in Natural Climate Solutions
Environmental Defense Fund
Friday, November 11th, 2022
18:00:00 - 20:00:00
Indigenous Peoples are integral to the success of natural climate solutions. This evening reception will feature a discussion with Indigenous Peoples representatives on their important role in nature conservation, and why climate action needs to include Indigenous voices and experiences. We will screen the first of a series of videos featuring individual Indigenous Peoples storytellers from around the world.
Speakers
- Mark Moroge, Vice President, Natural Climate Solutions, EDF
- Juan Carlos Jintiach, Technical Advisor for Climate Change, Coordinator of the Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA), Technical Secretary Global Alliance of Territorial Communities
- Tabea Cazique, Education Coordinator of COICA, Secretary of AIDESEP
- Javier Kinney, Forest Carbon Markets Manager, Yurok Tribe
- Francisca Oliveira da Lima Costa, Presidente do Comitê Regional para Parcerias com Povos Indígenas e Outras Populações Tradicionais (GCF)
- Manjo Basiru Isa, REPALEAC