Three Forests, One Voice: Indigenous Peoples’ Role in Forest Ecosystem Governance

Representatives from Indigenous groups and civil society from Canada, Africa, and Latin America will discuss the key role of Indigenous peoples and forest ecosystems in combating climate change and biodiversity loss. Panelists will share experiences, lessons learned, and potential solutions from the world's two largest tropical forests—the Amazon and Congo Basin—as well as Quebec's boreal forest in Canada. The panelists will explore the interconnections between climate and biodiversity to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future, the role of forests as essential solutions—for both mitigation and adaptation—and the climate financing needed to support Indigenous peoples and protect forests as indispensable allies in the fight against climate change

Panellist

Fany Kuiru Castro General Coordinator COICA - Coordinator of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin

Panellist

Samuel Rainville Ambassador for the Indigenous organizationMIKANA

Panellist

Charles MwangiHead of Programs and ResearchPan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)

Panellist

Carolina Alves Policy AdvisorInstitute of Socioeconomic Studies (INESC)

Moderator

Catherine Hu Member of AQOCI's youth delegation at COP30 Quebec Association of International Cooperation Organizations (AQOCI)

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