FSC Indigenous Foundation

We are happy our collaboration with Impact Hub Network to create a Toolkit for Inclusive and Relevant Business Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs is featured in their Impact Report! ✨ Check out the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/eUHnmT7U

🌍 Empowering Indigenous Voices at COP29 🌍 Our side event drew a full house, reflecting the strong interest and engagement from our community! The discussions were rich and insightful, focusing on the crucial inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Climate Finance. With insights from speakers Handaine Mohamed, Salina Sanou, Kanyinke Sena, Buba Balkisou, and Anne Samante, we’re grateful to everyone who joined and contributed to these vital conversations. Indigenous communities bring invaluable ecological knowledge and sustainable practices to the table. At #COP29, we emphasized the need for meaningful participation and collaboration to bridge this gap. This event was organized by the FSC Indigenous Foundation, the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC), and REPALEAC. Together, we are working towards a more inclusive and just climate future! #COP29Azerbaijan #COP29Baku #ClimateJustice #IndigenousSolutions

Indigenous Peoples' deep ecological knowledge and sustainable practices are crucial for climate adaptation and mitigation. At #COP29, it's vital to ensure meaningful Indigenous participation in shaping and implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to bridge the gap between policy and grassroots solutions. Join us for a side event tomorrow at COP29 with The Indigenous Peoples' of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) and Repaleac Repaleac to make actionable recommendations on how to integrate Indigenous Peoples into the NDC process.   📅 Date: November 13, 2024 ⏱️ Time: 12:30 - 1:15 PM 📍 Location: Indigenous Peoples Pavilion We look forward to seeing you there! #IndigenousSolutions Forest Stewardship Council Forest Stewardship Council - Eastern Africa FSC Southern Africa Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Bassin du Congo FSC Bassin du Congo et Afrique de l'Ouest USAID USAID Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Handaine Mohamed Kanyinke Sena Balkisou Buba Anne Samante Salina Sanou

At #COP29, stakeholders gather in solidarity for a green world. 🌍 We know that Indigenous Peoples have the solutions for climate action – that a green world is an Indigenous world. Join us to make this a reality 🖐️ Find the FSC Indigenous Foundation at COP29! Read more about our engagement, events, and how to connect with us: https://bit.ly/4fDSJjC #IndigenousSolutions

We are dedicated to ensuring that forests are managed and valued as vibrant ecosystems rich in biodiversity and resilient in the face of climate change. These are our three highlights from COP16 Colombia related to forest conservation: ☝ The establishment of a permanent body to represent the interests of the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), especially for Article 8(j). FSC and the FSC Indigenous Foundation are ready to support the CBD in implementing this initiative, working with Indigenous leaders and organisations to make the most of this permanent seat. 🗺️ The creation of the Mainstreaming Champions Group. Ahead of Cali, FSC backed The Nature Conservancy's call to mainstream biodiversity. This call brought together countries that recognize the urgent need to halt and reverse biodiversity loss across sectors. Led by Colombia and Mexico, the group includes countries with key forest areas where FSC has a network presence. We look forward to prioritising our work with them. 🧬 The creation of a global fund to support the equitable sharing of benefits that come from the use of genetic resources. This is a significant step to ensure that developing countries benefit from corporations' commercialization of genetic information. The fund is expected to put aside a specific proportion to support IPLCs in their stewardship efforts.  Unfortunately, Cali negotiations ran out of time to address the lack of progress on funding, the absence of formal ambitious targets, and the enablement of the monitoring framework. Now, it is even more crucial that we all work together to implement the agreed-upon measures and continue conversations on securing the necessary financial resources to safeguard our planet's natural biodiversity. At #COP16Colombia, our delegation demonstrated to governments, UN agencies, NGOs, communities, and businesses how our system and solutions like #VerifiedImpact can support their goals and how they can also contribute to scaling up the uptake of FSC certification in their countries through different policies, strategies, and initiatives. We look forward to engaging and supporting them to fully activate the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework from agreement to action, contributing to catalyse change as part of our mission of #ForestsForAllForever.   #COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature #Biodiversity Anand Punja Harrison Ochieng Kojwang Bruno Rath Joanna Nowakowska Sharon L. Matteo Mascolo Franck Trolliet Regina Massai C. Daniel Bedoya Sanin Elson Fernandes de Lima José Manuel Balta Cesar J. Galarza, Ph.D, MiM, Spc

🌍 We are on the way to Baku, Azerbaijan, for #COP29, where we will join leaders, activists, and policymakers from around the world to work toward collaborative climate solutions. Learn how forest stewardship contributes to mitigating climate change: https://lnkd.in/dFPPWsxg Contact Sharon L., Partnerships Director for Climate, Biodiversity and Restoration at FSC Investments & Partnerships, to connect: s.london@fsc.org. #FSC_COP29 #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #Baku2024 SUKRAN BAYCURA, Elson Fernandes de Lima, Jorge Andrés Matallana, Salina Sanou, FSC Indigenous Foundation, FSC Brasil

Before I head off to Baku, Azerbaijan for #COP29, I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a few minutes to recap my incredible time in Cali, Colombia for #COP16 and thank the many wonderful people who participated in a full week of progress. The fact that over 20,000 people showed up to move forward on Biodiversity is incredibly meaningful – I heard that this would never have happened 15 years ago, when the Biodiversity COPs first started. It’s been an honor to represent FSC Investments & Partnerships alongside my passionate and driven colleagues from Forest Stewardship Council, FSC Indigenous Foundation, and more. My main takeaways are similar to those from Climate Week NYC and I expect these themes will continue in Azerbaijan – here’s what I’m seeing: - Indigenous Rights are front and center. While global leaders are still building to an agreement, there is a growing emphasis on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, respect for traditional knowledge, and getting funding directly in the hands of Indigenous Peoples, who steward an overwhelming portion of the world’s biodiversity. While it is well past time to center Indigenous voices, there is a notable shift, one I hope that FSC’s Indigenous Foundation and FSC can continue to participate in and lead on. - Technology is critical. “Nature Tech” is being talked about more and more. This is an area where FSC is ahead of the curve, and where our partners like Esri and Docusign have been immensely helpful. The marketplace for carbon is growing, but the biodiversity marketplace is barely off the ground. FSC''s Verified Impact of ecosystem services can really make a difference for communities and bring sustainable livelihoods, but accessibility of the necessary technology will be critical. - There is a huge need for financing across the board. Many nature-based solutions are ready to go but need funding to get off the ground. Biodiversity solutions are gaining traction slowly, growing in understanding and knowledge, and the funding needs to keep pace. Big picture – we will succeed if we work together, and the momentum is there. I’m excited to continue these conversations in Azerbaijan. Reach out if you’ll be there—I’d love to connect. Anand Punja Matteo Mascolo Joanna Nowakowska Franck Trolliet Bruno Rath Daniel Bedoya Sanin Estefania Fernandez PhD Lydia Zemke José Manuel Balta Elson Fernandes de Lima Regina Massai C. Juan Andrés Anzieta

🌍 Voices from #COP16 | Sara Omi, from the Emberá People of Panama, tells us how at COP16 it was key to listen to the voices of Indigenous women to highlight their vital role in biodiversity conservation. She highlights the unique relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples, forests, and medicinal plants – essential elements for the sustainability of their communities. Sara also emphasizes the need to restore identity and strength in children and youth to ensure the future of their traditions. 🎥 Watch the full video and learn how the vision of Indigenous women can transform the fight for biodiversity! 🌱 Alianza Mesoamericana de Pueblos y Bosques #PeaceWithNature

🌍 Voices from #COP16 | Aulina Ismare Opua, Chief of the General Congress of the Wounaan People, speaks to us about the importance of respecting Indigenous territorial governance and ensuring it aligns with international laws. She also shares more about Indigenous Peoples' daily efforts to preserve the environment. Did you know that the Indigenous Peoples' fight to protect their lands and biodiversity is essential to tackling the climate crisis? 🌎 🎥 Listen to Aulina and learn more about this! Forest Stewardship Council Alianza Mesoamericana de Pueblos y Bosques COP16 Colombia UN Biodiversity TvIndigena

During #COP16, in Cali, Colombia, a meeting brought together leaders from the FSC Indigenous Foundation Council (FSC-IF) and the Forest Stewardship Council Permanent Indigenous Peoples Committee (PIPC) to reinforce their collaborative efforts in advancing Indigenous representation and sustainability in forestry. Chair of the FSC-IF Council, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, met with alina santiago, PIPC Acting Co-Chair and Vice-Chair representing Mexico and Central America, along with PIPC representatives nadia gomez from South America and Anne Samante from Anglophone Africa. This meeting marks a meaningful step forward at COP16, setting a strong foundation for ongoing initiatives that honor Indigenous rights and foster sustainable forest management worldwide. #PeaceWithNature #ForestsForAllForever #IndigenousSolutions