Delivering a Just Approach to Conservation

Solutions discussed: 

Adopt nature-based solutions in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss

Nature-based solutions must, however, be just and equitable, and should not undermine the livelihoods and wellbeing of indigenous people and local communities. This would include ensuring that tree planting agendas do not impede the rights of indigenous and local communities to own lands.

Presented by: Dilys Roe, Principal Researcher, International Institute for Environment and Development, UK

Nature-based Solutions

Stop investing in climate compromising agendas

This includes agendas like fossil fuel projects. Rather, investments should be made in environmentally sustainable projects like energy transition, and local environmental conservation organisations to strengthen their capacity to drive conservation.

Presented by: Pooven Moodley, Executive Director, Natural Justice, and Akshay Vishwanath, Portfolio Manager, East Africa, Maliasili

Inside the COP 26 deal

Inside the COP 26 deal

Stand with environment defenders and local communities

Conservation need to be protected with collective responsibility and support and recognition given to Indigenous Peoples and local communities on the frontline of environmental defence - from stopping forest clearance to dumping waste.

Presented by: Pooven Moodley, Executive Director, Natural Justice

Environmental human rights 

Bring together rights of people and rights of nature

The intersection of the rights of people and rights of nature illustrates opportunities for mutual benefits for people and the planet.

Presented by: Pooven Moodley, Executive Director, Natural Justice

Harmony with nature

Rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be strengthened in relation to conservation

Conservation initiatives such as '30% by 2030' can marginalise Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Greater recognition of their effective stewardship and support for their existing sustainable management of nature is essential.

Presented by: Dilys Roe, Principal Researcher, International Institute for Environment and Development, UK

ICCA Consortium

Strengthen community-based/led management of natural resources

Local communities have the experience and knowledge to sustainably manage natural resources - forests, fisheries, land, etc. - but can be strengthened in their organisation for further impact and effectiveness - for nature and their own wellbeing.

Presented by: Akshay Vishwanath, Portfolio Manager, East Africa, Maliasili

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