MEDIA ADVISORY
December 9, 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Climate policy is failing. Colonial approaches to policy and policymaking continue to block Indigenous peoples from taking action on issues directly impacting their lands and communities. Indigenous Climate Action (ICA), a Canadian-based Indigenous-led climate justice organization on the ground at COP28, is looking at ways to address challenges in climate policy through its Decolonizing Climate Policy Project. ICA is in the second phase of the three-phase research project and will be launching part one of the phase two report later today.

WHO: Indigenous Climate Action

WHAT: Catalyzing Change: Unveiling Phase 2 of ICA's Decolonizing Climate Policy Project with Indigenous Climate Leaders

WHEN: December 9, 2023 13:10-14:10 (GMT+4)

WHERE: Indigenous Peoples Pavilion, Building 88, Floor 3

LIVESTREAM: www.iipfccpavilion.org/cop28-livestream

ICA’s research has documented a pattern of inflexible, limiting, and inaccessible climate policies that do not align with Indigenous worldviews and in many cases actively harm Indigenous peoples and their ability to lead effective climate action in their territories.

To meaningfully confront climate change, policies, and solutions must target the persistent drivers and underlying causes of the crisis. These efforts should prioritize amplifying the voices, addressing the needs, and recognizing the leadership of those most impacted by the crisis. 

ICA’s panel on December 9, 2023, will feature a diverse group of Indigenous climate leaders who will delve into the concept of decolonizing climate policy and share their perspectives on its significance within Canada. Speakers include:

• Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Executive Director, Indigenous Climate Action

• Carole Monture, Climate Leadership Coordinator, Indigenous Climate Action

• Britney Supernault, Cree Nomad, East Prairie Metis Settlement

• Jayce Chiblow, Education and Training Manager, Indigenous Climate Action