At the UN COP16 summit, delegates established a permanent body to enhance Indigenous peoples' role in biodiversity conservation.

At the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia, delegates agreed to form a permanent consultative body for Indigenous peoples, enhancing their role in nature conservation discussions. This decision, building on the 2022 Montreal accord, recognizes the importance of Indigenous knowledge in preserving biodiversity. The summit also acknowledged the contributions of people of African descent to nature protection and aims to facilitate their participation in related projects.

November 02, 2024
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