Elevating Indigenous voices and ways of knowing in the conservation of lands and waters

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Indigenous peoples with a profound relationship to lands and waters for their cultural, social and economic needs are critical leaders in the pursuit of lasting solutions to global conservation challenges. Hear stories from Indigenous leaders around the world about their journeys fighting for the right to manage their ancestral homelands.

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This session will explore, with case studies from around the world, where investment in rights and governance in Indigenous communities has delivered durable and positive conservation and development results. Learning from these case studies will provide session participants with common themes and challenges that communities, conservation organizations, governments, and others face when making long term investments in Indigenous communities. The importance of Indigenous-led conservation will be addressed.

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