Indigenous peoples, Local Communities, and Finance: an inclusive dialogue

Session Description

This session will bring IPLCs in conversation with business and finance actors to discuss inclusive finance for the global goals. The session will focus on the urgent need for direct access to resources for the implementation of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Fund. The newly established Podong Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative, a collaboration between IUCN, IUCN IPO members and the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), will also be presented.

English/Spanish/French interpretation provided.

Session agenda

Moderators

Grethel Aguilar

Director General
IUCN

Speakers

Lucy Mulenkei

Executive Director
Indigenous Information Network (IIN)

Onel Masardule

IIFB member, Latin America and the Caribbean
IIFB

Sébastien Soleille

Global Head of Energy Transition and Environment
BNP Paribas

Matthias M. Pitkowitz

Founder & CEO
EQX Biome

Peter Odhengo

Senior Policy Advisor on Climate Finance
National Treasury

Mya Mya Nue

Advisor, Gender and Community Cohesion
GRAUS Indigenous Organization (Gram Unnayon Sangathon)